Now, if you’re like me and don’t want no marshmallows in your rice krispie squares, don’t worry, I got you covered. You can still make them treats nice and sticky without them fluffy marshmallows. I know, sounds crazy, but trust me, it works! All you need is a few simple things from the pantry, and we’ll whip up something tasty.
First off, let’s talk about what we’re gonna use instead of them marshmallows. You see, them marshmallows are all sugar and fluff, but we don’t need all that. Instead, we use almond butter and maple syrup. You mix ’em up, and they get all sticky, just like marshmallows would. You don’t even notice the difference! If you ain’t got almond butter, peanut butter works just fine too, but I reckon almond butter gives it a nice twist, makes it a little fancier.
So, here’s what you’re gonna need for these Rice Krispie Squares with no marshmallows:
- 3 cups of rice cereal (you know, the crispy kind)
- 1/2 cup of almond butter (or peanut butter, whichever you got)
- 1/3 cup of maple syrup (the good stuff, don’t be using that fake syrup, alright?)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (if you like that sweet smell)
- A pinch of salt, just to balance things out
Alright, now that we got our ingredients ready, let’s get cookin’. It’s simple, really simple, like making biscuits. First thing, grab a pot, and put your almond butter and maple syrup in it. Turn your stove on low heat. You don’t wanna burn the stuff, just gently warm it up until it all melts together into a nice, gooey mixture.
Once it’s all melted and smooth, throw in that vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Stir it up good. Now, take that big ol’ bowl of rice cereal and pour it into your pot with the sticky stuff. Stir it all up, making sure every little bit of rice cereal gets coated with that sweet, sticky mixture. It’s gonna look a bit messy, but that’s the fun part.
Now comes the tricky part, but don’t you worry, it’s still easy. Take a square pan, any size you like, and grease it up a bit. You can use butter or oil, whatever you got. Then, pour that sticky, cereal mixture into the pan. Press it down real nice and firm with the back of a spoon, or if you got a clean hand, use that! Make sure it’s packed in tight so your squares don’t fall apart later.
Now, you just let it sit for about an hour, or until it cools down and sets up nice. If you’re in a hurry, you can throw it in the fridge for a quicker set. Once it’s all firmed up, cut it into squares, and there you have it – Rice Krispie squares without any marshmallows. Ain’t that something?
These little treats are just as good as the regular ones, if not better! And you know, they’re a bit more natural since we didn’t use all that processed sugar. Almond butter and maple syrup give ’em a rich flavor that’s just right. And if you got kids running around, they’ll love ’em too. You can even make ‘em healthier by adding some nuts or dried fruit if you’re feelin’ fancy. But if you’re like me, you just want ’em simple and tasty!
So next time you’re in the mood for Rice Krispie squares, but don’t want the hassle of marshmallows or you’re outta ’em, try this recipe. It’ll hit the spot, and you won’t even miss the marshmallows. Trust me, I’ve made ’em a hundred times, and they never last long around here!
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