These are fun and easy Watermelon Rice Krispie Treats are super easy to prepare and are great fun at any of your summer get-togethers! Classic Krispie treats become these sweet slices of watermelon that everyone will reach for.
Rice Krispie treats are definitely a family favorite here. My husband isn’t a fan of chocolate, but Krispie treats are one of his all-time favorites. So we make a lot of it! For summer meetings, it’s a great thing. And turning them into watermelon slices makes it even more fun!
Yes, it’s a few extra steps, but it’s really the same as the classic version. And people will be very impressed and ask you how you did it!
what you will need
Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for measurements and full instructions!
- butter
- Marshmallows
- Rice Krispies
- food coloring
- Mini chocolate chips
Yes, you only need 5 ingredients and they are super cute!
How to Make Watermelon Rice Krispie Treats
- Spray a 9-inch cake pan or 9-inch springform pan with nonstick spray.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine marshmallows and butter for the green part of the watermelon. Heat on high for 45 seconds. Remove from the oven, add the green food coloring and mix until smooth and melted. Add the rice krispie granola and mix until evenly combined and a nice green color.
- Place the green krispies in the pan and press the edges together. The rim will be 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick to form the watermelon’s “rind”. Set it aside while you make the middle.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, place the marshmallows and the butter for the red part of the watermelon. Heat on high for 1 minute. Remove from the microwave and add the red food coloring. Mix until smooth and turns a bright red color. Add the Rice Krispie Granola and mix until evenly combined.
- Pour the red krispies into the center of the cake pan and press into an even layer.
- Scatter mini chocolate chips on top and gently press down so the “noodles” stick.
Recipe tips and suggestions
- Spray or wet your hands with nonstick spray and shake off the excess water. Then you can press your Krispie treats into the pan and get them just the way you want them.
- Mini chocolate chips that look like “seeds” in size work best, but regular chocolate chips work well too.
- Want your Krispie treat to actually taste like watermelon? Try adding watermelon flavoring, which you can get from Amazon.
- I used Betty Crocker gel food coloring which you can get at any grocery store.
storage
As with all Krispie treats, these should be stored in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. They don’t freeze well, so it’s not something to really make far in advance.
More fun summer treats
preparation time
20 minutes
total time
20 minutes
Ingredients
green bark
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 cups mini marshmallows
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3 cups Rice Krispie cereal
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green food coloring
red “fruit”
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3 tablespoons of butter
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4 cups mini marshmallows
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4 cups Rice Krispie cereal
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red food coloring
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1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
Nutritional Information
yield
16
serving size
1
amount per serving
calories 141total fat 4gSaturated Fatty Acids 2gtrans fats 0gunsaturated fat 1gcholesterol 10 mgsodium 107 mgcarbohydrates 26gfiber 0gSugar 12gprotein 1g
Nutritional Disclaimer: All information presented on this website is for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on Dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should be used as a general guide only.
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