While they are very similar to original recipe rice Krispie treats in that they are a combination of butter, marshmallows and Rice Krispies cereal, they're extra decadent with their double thickness and additional marshmallows.

Despite the public's obvious and vocal disgust with the product, Kellogg's decided to stay firm in their decision on replacing the original Rice Krispies with the new Rice Krispies Vanilla, until 2020 when Kellogg's returned the original product to shelves.

Rice Krispies Treats® Homestyle Original bars are 50% bigger* with pockets of melted marshmallows throughout. *33g bar, 50% bigger than our original 22g bar.

Rice Krispies Treats

We've taken puffed rice cereal and extra marshmallows to craft our thickest, gooiest homestyle recipe. Every 33g bar is 50% bigger than our Original 22g bar and packed with pockets of melted marshmallows from top to bottom.

They are mostly high-glycemic carbs (meaning the type that spike energy quickly), Collingwood says. Other than some iron and B vitamins (thanks to the fortified cereal they're made with), they have little nutritional value. You'll still need to focus on a healthy diet throughout the rest of your day, Collingwood says.

Their reasoning is not because of the added sugar but the added preservatives. Frosted Flakes, as well as Rice Krispies and several other Kellogg brand cereals, contain a preservative called BHT.

Rice represents only 48% of the Rice Krispies Vanilla - from 89.8% in the original. Corn flour (13%) (which may be genetically modified, according to the company) as well as whole wheat flour (10%) are some of the new ingredients. In addition, the company added much more sugar to “enhance the crispiness”.

Tell me, who doesn't like a Rice Krispie square? Crispy, crunchy cereal and sweet marshmallow; for breakfast, a snack or even cake decoration, they're pretty versatile. And they're so easy to make yourself.

Rice krispie treats can be kept at room temperature for a couple of days, or in the refrigerator for about five days. OR, if you're like me and want to make them last even longer, you can freeze them in an air-tight container for up to three months.

1939 - Home economists in the Kellogg Test Kitchens created the recipe for what they called Rice Krispies® Marshmallow Squares with butter, marshmallows, Rice Krispies® cereal, vanilla, nuts and coconut. The recipe was quickly streamlined into the iconic three-ingredient delight everyone knows.

Rice Krispies Treats were first introduced in a dessert book that was written by Lucy Maltby in 1938. According to the recipe in the book, the treat was originally made from cereal, butter, sugar, molasses, and vinegar. In 1916, a similar recipe called Puffed Rice Brittle was introduced in another cookbook.