NEW Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Gluten Free Cereal

What goes snap, crackle, pop, and is gluten free? You guessed it – NEW Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® Gluten Free cereal. Due out in stores in a few weeks, these Rice Krispies taste extremely similar to the original ones that you remember before going Gluten Free, complete with snapping, crackling, and popping.

Kellogg’s says, “After hearing from so many gluten-free families out there, we’re happy to bring you NEW Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® Gluten Free cereal, made with brown rice.  It’ll be available in June, so be sure to ask your local supermarket to stock up! The new cereal is made with whole-grain brown rice and eliminates barley malt (the source of gluten in the original Rice Krispies® cereal). Our gluten-free option is produced in a separate facility, and each batch will be tested to ensure its gluten-free status. You’ll find Rice Krispies® Gluten Free cereal in the cereal aisle, right alongside the original Rice Krispies® cereal, and at the same price, too! So now your kids can enjoy a bowlful for breakfast, and they won’t miss out on the timeless taste of homemade Rice Krispies Treats® marshmallow squares.”

Ingredients: Whole grain brown rice, sugar, contains 2% or less of salt, BHT for freshness.

Vitamins and Minerals: Iron, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), vitamin E (alpha tocopherol acetate), niacinamide, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B1 (thiamin hydrochloride), folic acid, vitamin D, vitamin B12.

Kellogg’s was kind enough to include the familiar recipe (below) with the cereal they sent me to try out, so I decided in order to give this cereal a fair trial, I would have to make the Gluten-Free Rice Krispie Treats® as well! I threw in a handful of chocolate chips and they were awesome. They don’t call them “Treats” for nothing! As usual, they were excellent and there was still enough cereal in the box for a few bowls, too.

Every few months, more great and affordable gluten free products are showing up on grocery shelves. Thanks, Kellogg’s! And while you’re listening to the gluten free community, please make some gluten free Pop-Tarts!!

Visit the Rice Krispie Website here.

Gluten-Free Rice Krispie Treats®

Using Rice Krispies® Gluten Free cereal, gluten-free marshmallows and margarine, now you and your kids can enjoy the timeless taste of everyone’s favorite ooey-gooey goodie.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients:

1. 3 tablespoons butter or margarine*
2. 1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows* – or -4 cups miniature marshmallows*
3. 6 cups Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® Gluten Free cereal

Directions:

1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.

2. Add KELLOGG’S RICE KRISPIES Gluten Free cereal. Stir until well coated.

3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares. Best if served the same day.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.

Note:*Since product formulations vary from one brand to another, be sure to always read the ingredient listings to be sure that the brands you selected are gluten free.

For best results, use fresh marshmallows.

Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.

Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container. To freeze, place in layers separated by wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

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