Quest Rice Crispy Treats!

I remember making Rice Crispy Treats as a kid all the time! I still make them with the kiddos I nanny for, but don't eat four or five bars like I used to! I decided to come up with a little healthier version of this childhood treat so I could still enjoy them without the guilt!

Since I didn't want to use an entire bag of sugary marshmallows half a stick of butter, I needed to come up with something to replace those ingredients with...Quest Bar to the rescue!!

Only two ingredients! That is less than what you need for the original recipe.

Puffed Rice cereal and a Cinnamon Roll Quest Bar.  That's it!!

*Get creative!! Try different cereal / bar combos*

First microwave the Quest Bar for about 10 seconds to get it nice and soft.  Break it up into little pieces, put it in a bowl. 

And add a little bit of water (about 1 Tablespoon) Microwave 10 seconds, stir, microwave 10 seconds, stir...

Until you get it to this consistency.  

Stir in your cereal.  

Make sure you get it mixed up really well!

You will want a pretty small container.  I just used some tupperware.  Spray your container with a touch of non stick spray and press the cereal in there. 

Feel free to use two or three bars to make more bars! I consider this one serving.

Place in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to let the bar set up.

And there you have it!

Two big rice crispy treats that are not full of sugar and butter!

Both bars are only 230 calories! 

Because of the Quest Bar, they also contain 21 grams of protein.  Great pre or post workout!

I think next time I will use a Chocolate Brownie Quest Bar to make chocolate treats!

The possibilities are endless! 

Rice Crispy Treats

• 1 Cinnamon Roll Quest Bar
• 1 cup puffed rice cereal (17g)

1. Unwrap Quest Bar, place on microwave safe plate, and microwave 10 seconds
2. Break bar into little pieces, put in a bowl, and add 1 T warm water
3. Stir, microwave 10 seconds, stir, microwave til bar is dissolved
4. Stir in cereal 
5. Lightly coat your dish and press in bar mixture
6. Refrigerate at least 20 minutes
7. Enjoy!

Makes 2 Bars

230 calories for both

 6F 38C 21P

Check out my recipe video too!

Chocolate Pretzel Bites

Does it get any better than a sweet, salty, chocolatey snack?! How about a sweet, salty, chocolatey snack that also has 24 grams of protein!?

Done!

These could not be any easier to make.

You just need a Double Chocolate Chunk Quest Bar, waffle shaped pretzels, and chocolate chips.

*Experiment with all different Quest Bar flavors!*

Unwrap that tasty protein bar and microwave it for 10 seconds.  

Make sure you use a microwave safe plate or a piece of parchment.  Don't use a napkin or paper towel!!

Once your bar is nice and soft, cut it up into 10 pieces.  

You could make more or less bites.  I am making 10. 

Place 10 waffle pretzels on a baking sheet.

No need to use any spray or parchment paper.  The pretzels won't stick. 

Mold the Quest Bar pieces a bit to make them about the same size as the pretzels.  Place one piece on top of each pretzel.  

Bake at 350 for 5 minutes. 

Now, you could absolutely just eat them like this!! They are fantastic! The whole plate is only 260 calories!

Let's make them just a little bit better...How are we going to do that?!

With more chocolate of course!

Take whatever kind of chips you like (white, milk, dark, butterscotch, peanut butter...) and microwave them until they get all smooth and melty.  I do 10 seconds, stir, 10 seconds, stir...

 Drizzle that melted chocolate all over the pretzel bites.

When I say all over, I mean ALLLL over!

 Does it get any better?!

I love that these are the perfect size to just pop in your mouth! Flavor explosion!

You could share these delectable little treats...

But the whole plate is only 360 calories so I eat all 10 myself! You are also getting 11g fat, 53g carb, and 24 g protein.  

If you need some Quest Bars, you can order them here. 

If you are like me and already have a huge stash of Quest Bars, then go get busy making some 

Chocolate Pretzel Bites!

Chocolate Pretzel Bites

• 1 Double Chocolate Chunk Quest Bar
• 1 serving waffle pretzels (20 pretzels)
• 1 T chocolate chips (14g)

1. Microwave Quest Bar for 10 seconds
2. Break into 10 pieces
3. Place 10 pretzels on baking sheet
4. Place one Quest Bar piece on each pretzel
5. Bake at 350 for 5 minutes
6. As soon as they come out of the oven, press a pretzel on top of the warm Quest Bar
7. Let cool
8. Microwave chocolate chips until smooth and melted
9. Drizzle chocolate on top of pretzel bites
10. Let cool and enjoy!

Makes 10 bites - 33 calories each

For all 10 bites - 330 calories

 11g Fat

53g Carb

24g Protein

*Check out my video recipe too*

Quest Cookies

Quest Bars and cookies!! Two of my favorite things! The best is when you combine them and make Quest Cookies!

How amazing do those look? There are so many possibilities and they are super easy! 

All you need is a Quest Bar of your choosing, and a chocolatey candy that will go with your flavor of bar.

How about Chocolate Peanut Butter bar with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups?

You could do a lot with one of my favorite bars...Chocolate Brownie!

It goes great with Andes Mints!

You could also go the more traditional route.  Everyone loves the classic Peanut Butter Thumbprint cookies!

You can use the Peanut Butter Supreme bar and some Hershey Kisses.  

Take your Quest Bar, unwrap it, and place it on a microwave safe plate. Don't use a napkin, paper towel, or paper plate.  It will stick!!

Warm it up for 8-10 seconds.  Just so it is soft enough to mold.  

Break the bar into three pieces and roll into balls.  

Flatten those balls and place them on a baking sheet.  I highly recommend using parchment paper or a baking mat.  Into the oven at 350 for about 10 minutes.  

As soon as they come out of the oven, press your candy into the center of the warm cookie.  

Let them cool for a few minutes.

That first bite is amazing!

I think if I had to choose, I would say the peanut butter cup cookies are my favorite!

But then again, why choose when you can have them all!!

Chocolate and mint go so good together!! Just like a Thin Mint cookie, but these are actually pretty good for you!

If you eat all three cookies, you are getting 20 grams of protein from the bar!

That gives me the perfect excuse to eat them all! I need my protein :)

If you did just want one, you could have this tasty little treat for only 98 calories. 

If you can stop after just one, you have a LOT of will power!!

Macros for 3 Peanut Butter Cookies are...

295 calories 13F 42C 23P

For 3 Chocolate Mint Cookies...

245 calories 11F 32C 21P

And for 3 super tasty Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies...

277 calories 14F 29C 21P

If you need to order some Quest Bars, go here and stock up!!

What flavor combinations will you come up with?!

Quest Cookies

• Quest Bar - any flavor
• Chocolate candy of your choosing

1. Place bar on microwave safe plate and warm for 8-10 seconds
2. Break bar into 3 pieces, roll into ball, and flatten a bit
3. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes
4. Place chocolate into the middle of the cookie as soon as they come out of the oven
5. Let cool a few minutes and enjoy!

Quest Creation - Creamy Coconut Cups

Quest Bars are amazing! They taste delicious and are actually good for you! Packed with protein, no added sugar, and only the best ingredients  The best part about them is that you can turn them into so many crazy and yummy treats! For example, some Creamy Coconut Cups!

Can you believe these were made from a Quest Bar?! True story!

So simple too! All you need is a Coconut Cashew Quest Bar, nonfat plain greek yogurt, shredded coconut, vanilla, and sweetener if you like. 

I used unsweetened coconut, but whatever you prefer is fine.  You could use any type of yogurt, but I prefer the thickness of greek.  

Unwrap that wonderful bar and microwave for 10 seconds.  

Make sure you use a microwave safe plate.  I recommend using parchment paper so it doesn't stick.  DON'T use a napkin or paper towel!

I am making two tasty treats, but you could also make this as one bigger dessert.  Coat whatever dishes you are using very generously with nonstick spray. Break the softened bar into two pieces and just mold it into the dish.  

Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. 

Let them cool completely before trying to get them out of the baking dishes.  

I stuck mine in the freezer for a couple minutes and popped them out.  Just go around the edges slowly with a knife and they should come out pretty easily. 

While those are cooling you can mix up the filling.  Just add your yogurt, coconut, vanilla, and sweetener to a bowl and stir.

This stuff is great to eat just like this! It also makes a great dip for crackers and pretzels.  Try your best to not eat it all this time!

Once your cups are cooled, just plop a spoonful of the filling in each one. 

Make sure they are completely cooled so you don't melt the yogurt. 

 Take a little more of that shredded coconut and sprinkle it on top!

I just love coconut! The smell...the taste...

How amazing do those look?!

The best part is they are a "clean cheat" That means they taste like something that is not so good for you...but they really are good for you! Packed with protein from the bar and yogurt, sweet from the coconut and vanilla, and just simply delicious! 

 Seriously...

Just look at that bite!!

 The bar makes a perfect crunchy crust and the yogurt is cold and creamy.  

So go buy some Quest Bars, make these, and share the recipe with your family and friends!!

Creamy Coconut Cups

• 1 coconut cashew Quest bar
• 1/4 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt (56g)
• 1 T unsweetened shredded coconut (5g)
• 1/4 t vanilla
• sweetener if desired

1. Microwave bar for 10 seconds on microwave safe plate.
2. Cut in 2 pieces.
3. Mold into baking dish - use nonstick spray!
4. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.
5. Let cool.
6. Mix together yogurt, coconut, vanilla, and sweetener.
7. Fill cups with mixture and top with more coconut.

For both cups - 233 calories 

9g Fat

 28g Carb 

26g Protein