Low Sodium Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
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Jump to RecipeThis low sodium Rice Krispie treats recipe has 4 simple ingredients, takes 15 minutes, and couldn’t be easier to make. A quick and tasty treat, made with low sodium ingredients.
These little rice squares have been to my go-to dessert for holiday parties, pot lucks, and gatherings! These Rice Krispie treats use low-sodium swaps for traditional ingredients.
These simple and delicious low sodium rice Krispie treats are a great treat or dessert, or just fun to make with the family on a rainy day!
I make sure to use unsalted butter for these treats, as well as a lower sodium puffed rice cereal. Regular cereals don’t taste salty, but they can have high sodium from added salt or preservatives. That’s why I make these treats with a 0mg sodium puffed rice cereal.
This Low Sodium Rice Krispie Treats Dessert Is
- Soft & chewy
- Deliciously sweet
- Easy to pull-apart
- A crowd pleaser!
- Made with low sodium ingredients
Are Marshmallows Low in Sodium?
For most brands, that’s a YES! Marshmallows are made of sugar, water, and gelatin which give them their light and airy texture. For this recipe, I used these marshmallows which have 25mg of sodium per serving. Make sure to double check all labels with the ingredients you are using to ensure they are low in sodium.
If there is one thing I have learned, its that there is no substitute for homemade Rice Krispie treats. Pre-made tore bought ones just don’t cut it for this dessert – and luckily these couldn’t be easer to make without salt.
Ingredients You’ll Need
See the recipe card below for a full list of instructions and ingredient amounts!
- Puffed Rice Cereal: I use an organic puffed rice cereal, which has NO SODIUM, 0mg! For context, regular Rice Krispies have 200mg sodium for the same serving size.
- Unsalted Butter – we only use unsalted butter in all our recipes, it’s a great way to cut down on your salt & sodium intake with a simple swap.
- Mini Marshmallows: I like these mini marshmallows which have just 25mg sodium per serving. Use smaller mini marshmallows for this recipe, as the large ones take a while to melt.
- Vanilla Extract: it’s super important to use real pure vanilla extract, and not artificial baking vanilla flavor. This real all natural vanilla is a fantastic ingredient to give this recipe an #extra boost.
- Parchment Paper – I highly recommend lining your baking dish or pan with parchment paper before adding the treats. It makes mess-free clean up of the pan!
Low Sodium Snacks to Enjoy Any Time!
These easy no-salt-added Rice Krispie treats are great for a quick snack or treat. And they aren’t just for kids either, this recipe (which uses good unsalted butter and REAL vanilla!) is totally adult-friendly too.
It’s a great recipe to bring to a potluck or picnic, party or BBQ. And no one will even know they are low sodium! Browse all our low sodium snack recipes here!
How To Make This Recipe
- Line a large 9×9 glass baking dish with parchment paper, set aside. Also set aside about 1/2 cup of mini marshmallows, these will be used later in the recipe.
- In a large pot, add the unsalted butter and the rest of the marshmallows on low heat. Stir for about 5 minutes until butter and marshmallows have completely melted.
- Add the vanilla extract to the butter and marshmallows and stir well to combine, remove pot from heat. Add the rice cereal and the extra 1/2 cup of marshmallows to the pot and stir well.
- Pour the rice cereal into the baking dish – and gently press the rice cereal down. Make sure to not pack down too hard, as the looser they are placed in the baking dish the softer they will be.
- Wait for 30 minutes to cool, then cut and serve.
More Low Sodium Desserts You’ll Love!
- Low Sodium Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
- Low Sodium Brownies Recipe (No Salt Added)
- No Salt Added Hot Chocolate Recipe
- Low Sodium Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (No Salt Added)
- Low Sodium Crepes Recipe (No Salt Added)
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Low Sodium Rice Crispy Treats Dessert
Equipment
- 9×9 baking dish
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 4 ounces unsalted butter 1 stick
- 8 ounces mini marshmallows dairy free
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 cups puffed rice cereal
Instructions
- Line a large 9×9 glass baking dish with parchment paper, set aside. Also set aside about 1/2 cup of mini marshmallows, these will be used later in the recipe.
- In a large pot, add the unsalted butter and the rest of the marshmallows on low heat. Stir for about 5 minutes until butter and marshmallows have completely melted.
- Add the vanilla extract to the butter and marshmallows and stir well to combine, remove pot from heat. Add the rice cereal and the extra 1/2 cup of marshmallows to the pot and stir well.
- Pour the rice cereal into the baking dish – and gently press the rice cereal down. Make sure to not pack down too hard, as the looser they are placed in the baking dish the softer they will be.
- Wait for 30 minutes to cool, then cut and serve.
Nutrition
*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used, it may vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify sodium amounts.
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Great snack