Harvard scientists studied Trans-Fat vs. Saturated Fat to determine the true cause of heart disease, they weren't even thinking about a weight gain being an issue.
•Group A and B consumed same calories and fat
–Group A = Trans-fat
–Group B = Saturated-fat
Surprised to find…Group A gained 3 times as much weight!!! A calorie isn’t just a calorie! They also found that saturated fat doesn't cause heart disease, trans-fats do!
Rice Krispies Treats Ingredients: Toasted Rice Cereal (Rice, Sugar, Salt, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Malt Flavoring, Niacinamide, Reduced Iron, Riboflavin [Vitamin B2]Folic Acid)Marshmallow (Corn Syrup, Sugar, Gelatin, Artificial Flavor)Fructose, Margarine (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Water, Natural and Artificial Butter Flavor, Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides, Acetylated Monoglycerides, Vitamin A Palmitate, BHT to Preserve Quality, Vitamin D)Corn Syrup Solids, Dextrose, Glycerin, Salt, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Thiamin Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1)
Here is a low sugar, trans-fat free, high protein snack for your kids that won't make them hyper like a traditional rice crispy treat! It is scary what marshmallows are made out of!
1/2 cup Just Like Sugar (or erythritol)
1/2 tsp stevia glycerite
1 cup butter
1 cup natural Peanut Butter or almond butter
1 tsp vanilla
3 cups whey crisps
Combine the first 3 ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a rolling boil for 1 1/2 minutes. I then add the other three ingredients and mix until smooth. Place in a greased 9x9 pan, cool and enjoy! Optional: melt a Chocoperfection Bar with 2 TBS almond milk and swirl over the top. Makes 6 servings.
NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON:
Traditional Rice Krispies = 457 calories, 70 carbs, 2.2 fiber
"Healthified" Rice Crispy Treats = 271 calories, 6 carbs, 2g fiber
•Group A and B consumed same calories and fat
–Group A = Trans-fat
–Group B = Saturated-fat
Surprised to find…Group A gained 3 times as much weight!!! A calorie isn’t just a calorie! They also found that saturated fat doesn't cause heart disease, trans-fats do!
Rice Krispies Treats Ingredients: Toasted Rice Cereal (Rice, Sugar, Salt, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Malt Flavoring, Niacinamide, Reduced Iron, Riboflavin [Vitamin B2]Folic Acid)Marshmallow (Corn Syrup, Sugar, Gelatin, Artificial Flavor)Fructose, Margarine (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Water, Natural and Artificial Butter Flavor, Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides, Acetylated Monoglycerides, Vitamin A Palmitate, BHT to Preserve Quality, Vitamin D)Corn Syrup Solids, Dextrose, Glycerin, Salt, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Thiamin Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1)
Here is a low sugar, trans-fat free, high protein snack for your kids that won't make them hyper like a traditional rice crispy treat! It is scary what marshmallows are made out of!
1/2 cup Just Like Sugar (or erythritol)
1/2 tsp stevia glycerite
1 cup butter
1 cup natural Peanut Butter or almond butter
1 tsp vanilla
3 cups whey crisps
Combine the first 3 ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a rolling boil for 1 1/2 minutes. I then add the other three ingredients and mix until smooth. Place in a greased 9x9 pan, cool and enjoy! Optional: melt a Chocoperfection Bar with 2 TBS almond milk and swirl over the top. Makes 6 servings.
NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON:
Traditional Rice Krispies = 457 calories, 70 carbs, 2.2 fiber
"Healthified" Rice Crispy Treats = 271 calories, 6 carbs, 2g fiber
Sounds yummy! Do you have an idea for a healthy chex mix? I always crave it this time of year.
ReplyDeleteMaria, how many squares did you cut this into..9..12??
ReplyDeleteAlso, when you say 3 cups of the Whey Crispys, is that 3 scoops from the container..or 3 cups using a standard measuring cup?
Thanks!
Make sure to use a real measuring cup;)
ReplyDeleteCut into 9 squares;)
ReplyDeleteAwesome, thank you! BTW: Do you approve as the chocolate whey crisps as well? Figured they might be nice topping to a cup of full fat Greek yogurt.
ReplyDeleteOh, the whey crisps would taste great on unsweetened yogurt! Yep, they are approved;)
ReplyDeleteAwesome!
ReplyDeleteHmmm... my mixture was really crumbly when I put it in the pan to cool. Did I do something wrong? I followed the recipe exactly, as far as I know. Maybe they'll stick together better once they're cool.
ReplyDeleteHmmm....when the butter cools, it should set up. Let me know if it works or I would like to try these again to adapt some things. Thanks for your help!
ReplyDeleteMaria, Can you tell me what you know about the processing of the whey crisps? I can see that they are basically a chip version of whey protein, which I love, but how do they process the whey into the crisps?
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure how they process them, but it couldn't be any worse than "rice krispie" cereal! ;)
ReplyDeletedo you feel these are ok even though they have sucralose (basically splenda) in them? I have read so many bad things about that and would like to stick with Stevia so I am hesitant to purchase these. Thanks for all these great recipes
ReplyDeleteIf you get the unflavored crisps I don't think they have sucralose...
ReplyDeleteHope that helps!
Made these last night with almond butter. They satisfy the need for something sweet. The only problem I had was they ended being crumbly. I'm thinking it would make a good cereal with a little almond milk! :)
ReplyDeleteHmm. Mine held together well, but I used peanut butter. Nice idea about the cereal! :)
DeleteThe brand you linked of whey crisps are currently unavailable, is there any other options you can suggest?
ReplyDeleteThey are hard to get right now for some reason. Some local Vitamin shops or health store have them. :)
DeleteHow can Just Like Sugar and stevia come to a boil?
ReplyDeleteErica
Sorry, meant first 3 ingredients. I updated it above. Thanks! :)
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