Fat-Free Rice Krispie Treats

These are a fat-free version of rice krispie treats. They are made with honey instead of butter. They are just as quick to make and prepare as the original.

Prepare: 5

Bake: 10

Rest Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Servings: 15 squares

Ingredients

1 package (283g) marshmallows
6 cups (180g) puffed rice cereal
2 tbs (42g) honey
¼ tsp (1g) salt

Instructions

Prep a 9x13 (23x33cm) dish by lightly spraying with non-stick cooking spray. (You can use oil, margarine or butter, but it will add a trace amount of fat.)
In large saucepan, spray with cooking spray if the pan with cooking spray. (Do not use cooking spray on non-stick pans.) Melt honey over low heat. Add marshmallows and salt. Stir until completely melted.
Remove from heat; immediately stir in rice cereal until well coated.
Pour mixture into prepared dish and press mixture down with the back of the spoon, or a piece of wax paper that is coated with non-stick cooking spray. Let cool before cutting and slicing, about 1/2 hour. Cut into 15 squares, approximately 2.5" x 3" in size (6.35 x 7.62cm.)
Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Microwave Directions: Just use a heat proof bowl, coat with non-stick cooking spray (3 quarts or larger is ideal) and microwave marshmallows on high, 30 seconds at a time and stir. It takes about 2 - 3 minutes to fully melt. Then combine syrup, salt and puffed rice.

Melted marshmallows without butter is very sticky. Using the cooking spray is essential. If you do not wish to use cooking spray, lightly coating with oil can help.

To easily cut these treats, run the knife under hot water and wipe clean after each cut.

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