How to Make Protein Powder Rice Krispie Treats

📌 Overview and Key Takeaways

This is a Dietitian’s recipe for protein powder rice krispie treats.

Discover how to make delicious rice krispie treats with protein powder.

Last Updated
Feb 13, 2026

Author and Medical Reviewer

Written by Jack, Founder

Jack is the Founder of Drink Wholesome.

Medically reviewed by Brittany, MS, RD and Jenn, PA-C

Kayla is a Registered Dietitian with a MS in Nutrition.

Jennifer is a Physician Assistant with a BA in Nutritional Sciences.

Protein Powder Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Why Should I Make High Protein Rice Krispie Treats?

I know you might be thinking: “Rice krispies! Aren’t those just for kids?”

Not anymore!

This nutritious twist on a classic recipe is for the whole family!

It is an easy and delicious way to ensure that everyone is getting the protein they need to stay strong and healthy.

Plus, these simple treats can be enjoyed at home, at the gym, or on-the-go.

Another one of my favorite things about protein rice krispies is how versatile they are.

You can use almost any protein powder, and add ingredients like nuts and nut butter for extra protein.

Basically, if you are looking for a creative way to add protein to your diet, this recipe is for you!

It is also perfect for picky eaters who will not eat other high protein foods.

Here are a few more benefits of adding protein powder to your this fun recipe:

1. Balanced: Adding protein powder makes it a more nutritionally balanced snack, which can prevent blood sugar spikes.
2. Satiating: Adding protein powder makes it more filling, curbing cravings and overeating.
3. Convenient: Adding protein powder creates a portable protein boost that you can take and enjoy almost anywhere.

How Do I Make Protein Powder Rice Krispie Treats?

Making high protein rice krispie treats is easy.

It requires no cooking skills and or fancy equipment, and takes only a few minutes.

All you need to do is mix four simple ingredients on the stove.

Depending on the type of protein powder you use, you may have to adjust the ingredient ratios, but once you get it right, this recipe is foolproof!

And feel free to add whatever you like to the mix, including chocolate chips, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit.

Why Should I Use Drink Wholesome?

We make our Protein Powders from whole food protein sources like egg whites and almonds.

Our Ingredients

egg whites

coconut

vanilla

monk fruit

NOT Our Ingredients

• acacia gum

• acesulfame potassium

• artificial flavors

• carrageenan

• erythritol

• guar gum

• inulin

• maltodextrin

• 'natural' flavors

• silica

• soy lecithin

• sucralose

• xanthan gum

• xylitol

Other protein powders are made from ultra-processed protein concentrates and isolates, which have been mechanically and/or chemically stripped of everything but the protein.

As a result, they have a chalky aftertaste and rubbery texture. 

Whole foods, on the other hand, taste like real food.

It is worth adding that we sweeten our protein powders with monk fruit – a small, melon-like round fruit native to Southeast Asia.

We like monk fruit because it is sweet like sugar.

Other sugar substitutes, including artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols, and stevia activate bitter taste receptors (J Agric Food Chem, 2016).

As you can imagine, this aftertaste might ruin your recipe!

Order Samples to taste (and feel) the difference.

Sources

1. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (J Agric Food Chem). Docking and Molecular Dynamics of Steviol Glycoside-Human Bitter Receptor Interactions. 2016.