Keto Rice Krispie Treats (Less Than 1g Net Carb)
A classic treat, gone keto!
Oh, how I loved Rice Krispie treats for a snack as a child, and I remember making them with my mom after school. They are easy to make and such a fun treat for holidays, parties, or even cookouts.
Today I’m sharing with you how to make keto rice krispie treats as my low carb take on this traditional treat!
This yummy keto-friendly snack will even fool your family into thinking they are the real thing – yep, they are that good! Plus, you can adjust the cereal used to reflect you and your family’s taste.
Want to keep it classic? Go with a frosted keto cereal. Or you can get a little wild and use a fruity variety to make colorful keto rice krispie squares!
Tips for making the BEST keto rice krispie treats:
- I really loved using the Frosted HighKey protein cereal (but is currently OOS), so feel free to change it up by using their Fruity, Cinnamon, Honey Nut, or Cocoa flavored cereals.
- Keto marshmallows are hard to come by, but luckily Know Brainer has their line of Max Mallows in a few different flavors. I went with Classic Vanilla and loved the results!
- Try drizzling melted ChocZero Chocolate over the keto rice krispie treats for an over-the-top yummy dessert!
Keto Rice Krispie Treats
yield: 9 SERVINGS
prep time: 10 MINUTES
total time: 10 MINUTES
This sugar-free sweet treat is simple to make thanks to store-bought keto marshmallows and protein cereal!
Ingredients
- 1 full box of HighKey Cereal
- 1.5 bags Keto Max Mallow marshmallows (14 marshmallows)
- 2 tablespoons butter, salted
- 1/3 cup ChocZero white chocolate chips
Directions
1
In a large microwavable bowl, add butter, one bag of marshmallows, and white chocolate chips. Place in microwave for 30 seconds and stir. If ingredients have not completely melted, add another 20 seconds. You'll want to stir this until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
2
Take seven marshmallows from the other bag and cut into small pieces. In a separate bowl, add in the box of cereal and small pieces of marshmallows and stir together.
3
Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the cereal and chopped marshmallows, stirring until evenly combined.
4
Spread out cereal in a greased 9"x9" pan (I used a 7"x12", which is an odd size, so a standard 9"x9" will work perfectly!) Press down with a spatula making sure there are no air pockets.
*If cereal is sticking to the spatula, try placing a piece of wax paper over the pan and pressing on the wax paper.
5
Once cooled, cut into squares and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Yield: 9 pieces, Serving Size: 1 3"x3" square
Amount Per Serving:
121 Calories | 7.7g Fat | 13.9g Total Carbs | 4.7g Fiber | 9.8g Sugar Alcohol | 9.7g Protein | .6g Net Carbs
This kiddo favorite classic is officially keto!
In the case of the classic rice krispie treat, this recipe shows you don’t have to give up your favorite treats… you just have to find a way to make them keto-friendly! These sugar-free squares really deliver the flavor you’ve grown up loving all while keeping it low carb.
I can’t wait to make these again for the holidays!
Here’s what my teammate Jenna had to say after making this keto rice krispie treats recipe:
“These not only look yummy, but they also smell amazing and taste so good! What a fun keto-take on a classic no-bake treat. I had a lot of fun making this and it took less than 5 minutes to do so. My kids really enjoyed them and were begging for more!”
Looking for another sweet treat to try? Make these delicious keto donuts!
I’m on kwto and excited to make these until I looked at your nutritional content below. The carbs minus the fiber is WAY more than 1 net carb each. Please explain so I can better understand. Thank you.
Hi V! You would also subtract the sugar alcohols. Hope this helps!
Would it cost about $30 to make a batch of these or am I figuring something wrong??
I think around $23 – $30. I always wait to buy the High-key cereal when I can get it for 25% off. They have that offer a few times a year.
How does it come to $23-30? 25% off the cereal is 7.50, the marshmallows were 17.99 a bag and the chocolate chips were 15.99 a bag.
The link to the marshmallows is a 3 pack, so only $5.99 a bag and the chocolate chips is a 2 pack, so $7.49 a bag (and you only use part of the bag). Sales and prices can fluctuate as well. So at today’s prices around $20.98 if the High Key was on sale. Hope this helps.
I can’t find the HighKey cereal! Oh, what to do? Is there another source, somewhere? This recipe of yours looks TO DIE FOR! Oh, to once again have “Rice Krispie” treats! Thank you so much! Looking forward to your help or direction on this!
Hi Mary! There is a “fruity” version of the cereal on Amazon here! Hoping this is helpful. 💞
Oh darn! I hate fruit flavor— I did click the Amazon link though, and it said “it’s currently unavailable”. HighKey was the only keto cereal formed like “Rice Krispies” … I wonder what we can use, now?? Thank you so much 💕💚💕
You’re welcome, Mary. Hoping these are back in stock again real soon! Be sure to check back! 🤗