What can I substitute for Rice Krispies?

Instead of using Rice Krispies (or any cereal) in your treat recipe, try the following substitutions:
  • Fried chow mein noodles.
  • Fried wonton strips.
  • Pretzel sticks.
  • Potato sticks.
  • Popcorn (you'll end up with an amazing flavor halfway between kettle corn and caramel corn)
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Can you use any cereal for Rice Krispies?

Toss in whatever type of cereal you want; classic Rice Krispies, cocoa-flavored ones, and just about any other small, light, crunchy cereal shape make for delicious marshmallow treats. Dump in any other additions too, like chocolate chips, crushed cookies, or peanut butter chips.
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How do you make homemade Rice Krispies?

Directions
  1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
  2. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated.
  3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool.
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Why can't I find Rice Krispies?

Despite the fact that the Kellogg's strike is over, Rice Krispies is still experiencing production issues, which means the shortage is still ongoing. That's largely due to the supply chain crisis affecting the food industry as a whole, Market Realist shares.
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What cereal is good for Rice Krispies?

Rice krispies, or any flavor variations like Cocoa Krispies or Fruity Pebbles, give the best texture. However, this recipe will work with just about any cereal out there! Here are a few more to try: Corn flakes.
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What can I use instead of marshmallow for Rice Krispie Treats?



Are Rice Krispies the same as puffed rice?

Myth 1 – Rice Krispies are full of harmful chemicals

Rice krispies are simply made from puffed rice grains that become crispy and crunchy. The main ingredients in rice krispies are: Rice.
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Did Kellogg's discontinue Rice Krispies?

Despite the public's obvious and vocal disgust with the product, Kellogg's decided to stay firm in their decision on replacing the original Rice Krispies with the new Rice Krispies Vanilla, until 2020 when Kellogg's returned the original product to shelves.
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Are Rice Krispies out of stock?

The strike lasted 71 days until December of 2021, when both sides agreed to a new five-year contract. Because the strike lasted so long, some Kellogg's products, including Rice Krispies, have been in short supply as the company tries to catch up with production. The strike isn't the only reason for the shortage.
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What is Rice Krispies made of?

Ingredients: Rice, sugar, contains 2% or less of salt, malt flavor. Vitamins and Minerals: Iron (ferric phosphate), niacinamide, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B1 (thiamin hydrochloride), folic acid, vitamin D3, vitamin B12.
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How do you make Puffed Rice Krispies?

To make the crispy rice:
  1. Place the rice water and salt into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to a simmer. ...
  2. Pre-heat the oven to 250º.
  3. Spread the rice out onto a small baking sheet. Bake (dehydrate) in the oven for 2 hours. ...
  4. The last step is the most important, to puff the rice.
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Are Rice Krispies deep fried?

Rice Krispies are oven-popped, which gives them the right texture to "snap! crackle!
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Can you use marshmallow cream instead of marshmallows?

Recipe by: Beth Klosterboer • This post may contain affiliate links. Use a jar of marshmallow creme instead of marshmallows to make these simple 3-ingredient Marshmallow Fluff Rice Krispie Treat for dessert tonight or a snack this afternoon. Your whole family will love them!
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Are Coco Pops Rice Krispies?

This breakfast cereal is known by a few different names, but they are basically all the same. Chocolate rice, Choco Rice, Chocolate Rice Krispies, Coco Pops, Choco Pops, Rice Bubbles with chocolate.
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Why is Kellogg's cereal not available?

As the news outlet explained, this is a result of input cost inflation, due to cereal and other food production experiencing much higher operational expenses since the start of the pandemic. To make up for the losses, General Mills says it had no choice but to raise prices.
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Why do Rice Krispies taste different?

Using brown rice instead of the standard white rice is a nice healthier touch but adding sugar to the recipe isn't; these changes do make the cereal taste a little different, though it by no means has become anything resembling a sugary cereal.
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What happened to rice Krispie cereal?

Recently Kellogg's changed their beloved Rice Krispies Treats cereal to a new formula which more or less is awful. They took our delicious varied sized clumps of cereal treats and turned them into individual rice krispies with dehydrated marshmallows thrown in.
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Why are Rice Krispies so good?

The ratio of ingredients makes for incredibly well-balanced treats that are perfect in taste and texture. They have a nice marshmallow flavor, just enough sweetness without being overwhelming, and they're soft but the cereal stays crispy.
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Is Rice Krispies white or brown rice?

Rice Krispies are made with crispy white rice. Brown rice is so much healthier; and that's what's used in this more nutritious crispy rice cereal.
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Why do people eat Rice Krispies before working out?

“The combination of toasted rice cereal and sugar provides a small amount of easily digestible carbs that can give you the extra boost of energy you need right before a tough workout.” Specifically, the treat can offer some benefits if you're planning a demanding workout.
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Can I make puffed rice at home?

Add a few grains of cooked rice; if oil is hot enough it will start to puff up instantly. Working in batches, carefully add 1/2 cup rice to hot oil; fry for 3 to 6 seconds or until puffed. Using small metal wire sieve, carefully transfer rice to paper towel-lined baking sheet. Let cool completely.
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Are Rice Krispies good for you?

7. Are Rice Krispies Treats Unhealthy? Rice Krispies treats are not very healthy. In addition to the Rice Krispies cereal, which is already mostly empty calories, it also has saturated fat from butter, and extra sugar from marshmallows.
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Can you pop anything else like popcorn?

Although popcorn is usually the movie night snack of choice, corn is not the only whole grain you can pop. Yep, that's right people. Ancient grains like amaranth, barley, buckwheat, quinoa and sorghum can all be popped and enjoyed as popcorn alternatives. (How did we not know this before?!)
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