Brown Rice Crispy Treats

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I searched for this recipe to find out the ratio of butter/marshmallow for this treat, but have become side-tracked. Several people are debating the nutritional advantages of these treats versus the regular Rice Crispy treats, either the homemade version or the processed, individually-packaged kind. They are treats, something to eat every once in a while. I am also amused by the comment about the Koala Crisp cereal which points to just how brainwashed we've become: just because it's organic, doesn't mean it's healthy or good for you (or your kids. Organic means foods are made in a way that limits or excludes the use of synthetic materials during production, nothing more. Koala Crisp, while organic, has 10 grams (~2.5 tsp. of sugar per serving - yikes! That's dessert all on it's own. A better cereal alternative is to use the puffed/crisp brown rice that is sold in bags (Arrowhead Mills, Alfs: no sugar, no salt. And the plain brown rice works great for these treats ;D

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First, the recipe turned out great. Everyone in my house loved it, even those who scoff the "healthier" choices. I did add a full cup of the cranberries instead of a half cup though. Second, if you're really worried about the food coloring, check out Alton Brown's Homemade Marshmallows recipe and use that instead of store-bought. Third, the study that is cited most often regarding the food coloring contributing to hyperactivity wasn't conclusive as to whether it was due to another additive called sodium benzoate or the artificial food coloring, or both. Just FYI.

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I agree, these should not be considered "healthy" by any means but, the brown rice does fill them up faster and longer. I thought I cut pretty small bars but my kids were sometimes full before even finishing their snack. They liked the flavor more than traditional rice treats and we've been playing with them a bit. We've made a peanut butter version they liked as well. If we could just find an alternative for the marshmallows that would be great!

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I agree with Bea that these are far from healthy! While they may be better than those horrid store bought treats it's still junk! Not only that, but nearly all marshmallows contain artificial colors - which have been shown to cause behavioral problems in children. So not only are you not actually giving them something healthy but you're actually harming their ability to learn!

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This is far from being "healthy". Koala Crisp is basically brown rice, cocoa and sugar. Perhaps labeling this recipe as "slightly healthier than your regular marshmallow treat" would be more appropriate if you are looking for gluten free and organic recipes. Please do not believe that this is truly a healthy treat. Koala Crisp has 11G of sugar per one serving. The recipe calls for butter and more sugar. Yes, the cranberries and seeds are good add in choices, but I believe most will consider these optional. This is nice for a change of pace for kids that eat ring dings and hostess cupcakes, but if nutrition is truly sought, please skip.

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Funny, I've been making brown rice crispy treats for years but never saw a recipe online for it until today : . These are a great alternative to regular rice crispy treats. I don't include raisins or dried cranberries because I'm simply not a fan. However, I do add different seeds such as pumpkin & sunflower though. It gives 'em a light sweet / salty combo. My next batch I'm gonna chop up some various nuts to add or replace the seeds & see how it goes!

These are fun treats for kids too if you put 'em on a stick & would like to dip them in chocolate. Not as "healthy" with the chocolate but the kids love it!

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Thanks for making a healthier version of rice crispy treats...

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These were very easy to make! They tasted just like the classic rice krispie treat but they were so much healthier and tasted much better!!! I will always make these now!