Nostalgic crispy cereal bars boosted with protein, peanut butter drizzle, and jelly swirls for a satisfying snack.
# What you need:
→ Cereal Base
01 - 4 cups crisp rice cereal
02 - 1.5 cups mini marshmallows
03 - 0.25 cup unsalted butter
04 - 0.25 cup creamy peanut butter
05 - 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt
→ Protein Drizzle
07 - 0.5 cup vanilla protein powder
08 - 0.33 cup creamy peanut butter
09 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
10 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup
→ Jelly Swirl
11 - 0.33 cup fruit jelly or jam
# Directions:
01 - Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and peanut butter together. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
03 - Add the crisp rice cereal to the mixture and fold until evenly coated.
04 - Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together protein powder, peanut butter, almond milk, and maple syrup until smooth and pourable. Adjust milk for consistency if needed.
06 - Drizzle the protein mixture evenly over the pressed cereal layer.
07 - Spoon small dollops of jelly over the top. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the jelly and protein drizzle together for a marbled effect.
08 - Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until set.
09 - Lift the bars out using the parchment overhang and cut into 12 equal squares.
