This post and recipe was created specifically for #BackToSchoolTreats. I was sent samples by some of the sponsors but all words, photos and opinions are mine.
These Lavender Rice Krispy Treats are a great snack for a back-to-school surprise. Dipped in lavender-colored white chocolate and sprinkles, they're perfect for any kid or kid-at-heart.
Summer is winding down, and we are celebrating with #BacktoSchoolTreats hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures. All week-long 30 bloggers will be sharing 100+ fantastic recipes for both parents and kids, with breakfasts, snacks, desserts, and drinks to get you back in the school routine. Thank you sponsors for providing the prize packages. Don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post to enter the giveaway and check out other recipes from all participating bloggers!
Lavender is my favorite scent and flavor. I am INCREDIBLY SURPRISED I've never put a lavender recipe on my blog before today! I even went to a Lavender And Wine Festival at Matanzas Creek in California a few years back to celebrate my love for this beautiful herb. When I got the Taylor & Colledge lavender extract paste in the mail, the envelope was lightly scented with lavender and I actually turned it inside out to take in the intoxicating scent. These marshmallow treats are no less intoxicating.
I followed the directions on the back of the Rice Krispies cereal box and added a little extract paste to impart the floral flavor. To further drive the point home that this little guys are lavender, I used purple melting chocolate to dip and then dipped them in a bowl of purple sprinkles from Sweets & Treats.
I love these sprinkles! Not only does the site have sprinkles, there are also cups, straws, fun bags and cupcake liners with all different colors, designs and decals. The 4 oz. bags of sprinkles are more than enough for any project you may have. So here's to getting back to school in the fall and adding a little special treat to your lunch bag!
These Lavender Rice Krispy Treats are a great snack for a back-to-school surprise. Dipped in lavender-colored white chocolate and sprinkles, they're perfect for any kid or kid-at-heart.
Spray a 9 x 13" pan with non-stick spray or prepare pan with cooking oil. Set aside.
In a large pot, melt butter on low heat and add mini marshmallows. Increase heat to medium. Be sure you stir every 15-30 seconds until the two ingredients are combined.
Mix in lavender extract paste.
Add in cereal and mix until everything is coated in the marshmallow mixture.
Spray non-stick cooking spray or rub cooking oil on your hands and press mixture down into the pan until it is an even layer in the pan. Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
While the marshmallow mixture is cooling, place sprinkles in a small bowl. Set aside. Place melting chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Melt using 30 second intervals. Stir in between intervals until completely melted.
Once the treats and cooled, cut them into individual servings and place them on a lined baking sheet or silicone baking mat
Dip the top 1/3 of a treat into the melted chocolate. On the side of the bowl, tap off excess chocolate and then scrape the bottom. Dip melted chocolate side of the treat into the sprinkles.
Place on prepared surface to harden. Repeat with remaining treats. Place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to firm up. Serve.
Notes:
This post and recipe was created specifically for #BackToSchoolTreats. I was sent samples by some of the sponsors but all words, photos and opinions are mine.
Calories
248.55
Fat (grams)
10.70
Sat. Fat (grams)
6.48
Carbs (grams)
35.96
Fiber (grams)
1.01
Net carbs
34.95
Sugar (grams)
19.39
Protein (grams)
3.10
Sodium (milligrams)
141.26
Cholesterol (grams)
15.06
Please consult a healthcare professional or dietician about nutritional needs for your diet. I am a communications professional, not a physician.
Dixie Crystals is giving one winner a Keurig K-Select Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker.
Since 1917, Dixie Crystals® has been the South’s choice for high-quality sugar and sweeteners. For generations, Dixie Crystals has been at the heart of family traditions and celebrations. Our pure cane, non-GMO sugar products guarantee that treasured family recipes will turn out right every time. Bake with love and Dixie Crystals.
Sweets & Treats is giving one winner the Year of Sprinkles that contains holiday mixes, classic sprinkles, and some of their most popular sprinkles.
Sweets & Treats, a party and baking supplies manufacturer and wholesaler, started out of a baking industry need for truly grease-proof cupcake liners. From there, the company expanded into a handful of specialized categories including the latest, Sweet Sprinkles, their one of a kind sprinkles and sprinkle mix line. With hundreds of truly unique products, they are a one stop shop for your next party!
Torani is giving one winner a year supply of Torani: 12-750ml glass bottles, flavors will be winner’s choice, plus pumps for each bottle.
We believe in flavor for all and opportunity for all. In the beginning, Rinaldo and Ezilda Torre visited family in Lucca, Italy. They returned home to San Francisco with handwritten recipes, which they used to create authentic flavored syrups. Needless to say, the syrups we’re a hit. A lot has happened since then, but our belief has remained the same: Flavor for All, Opportunity for All. It means that not only are the products we make inclusive and approachable, but so is our success. We believe everything starts with people, and the only way to truly succeed is to succeed together. Today, you can use more than 100 of our naturally flavored syrups, sauces and beverage bases in coffees, sodas, teas, smoothies, cocktails and more.
PRIZE#4 TAYLOR & COLLEDGE
Taylor & Colledge is giving one winner a selection of their gourmet extract pastes, including Organic Vanilla Bean Baking Paste, Lavender Baking Paste, Almond Baking Paste, Coconut Baking Paste, Lemon Baking Paste, and Peppermint Baking Paste.
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PRIZE#5 FLAHAVAN'S
Flahavan's is giving one winner an oat prize package including a jar for overnight oats and a selection of Rolled Oats, Quick to Cook Oats, and Steel Cut Oats.
Ireland’s oldest family-owned food business is situated at the family mill in the Southeast of Ireland. Flahavan’s can trace its oat milling history back to 1785 and its expertise in producing naturally creamy oatmeal back over 230 years. A seven-generation family business, Flahavan’s is the bestselling oatmeal brand in Ireland, where people eat more oatmeal per capita than anywhere else in the world. Flahavan’s is a founding member of Origin Green, the first-ever national initiative to mandate 100% sustainability for food exports.
Thank you to #BacktoSchoolTreats Sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Sweets & Treats, Torani, Taylor & Colledge, and Flahavan's for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for #BacktoSchoolTreats recipes. All opinions are my own. The #BacktoSchoolTreats giveaway is open to U.S. residents, age 18 & up. All entries for the winner will be checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning.
Five (5) winners will be selected. The prize packages will be sent directly from the giveaway sponsors. Winners have 48 hours to respond once chosen, or they forfeit the prize and alternate winner(s) will be chosen. The #BacktoSchoolTreats Bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway and their immediate family members in their household cannot enter or win the giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter or any other social channel mentioned in the #BacktoSchoolTreats posts or entry.
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Ms. Miller-Ka is a classically trained chef with a BA in English from East Carolina University and a Culinary Arts Associate Degree from Le Cordon Bleu-Miami.
Formerly, she’s worked as a researcher, an editorial assistant, reporter and guest blogger for various publications and outlets in the Southeast. She has also worked as a catering chef, a pastry chef, a butcher, a baker, and a biscuit-maker. Presently, she is a food editor, freelance food writer, and a tour guide for Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours.
Lavender is such an unexpected addition to Rice Krispie Treats. The added punch of purple with the chocolate and sprinkles is a fun way to hint at what's inside.
I love the color pop on these! And lavender? Oh yes please! These are so creative and I bet they taste absolutely fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThese look PERFECT! Cannot wait to try them.
ReplyDeleteI love that color! So perfect for pairing with the sprinkles!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful presentation with the purple frosting and sprinkles.
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty and a great twist on a classic!
ReplyDeleteI love purple food! LOL, it makes me feel like a kid. Plus, rice krispies treats are the bomb!
ReplyDeleteI love flavored version of Rice Krispie Treats. They make me feel grown up even when I'm eating a like a kid!
ReplyDeleteLavender is such an unexpected addition to Rice Krispie Treats. The added punch of purple with the chocolate and sprinkles is a fun way to hint at what's inside.
ReplyDeleteRice Krispie Treats are a big favorite of everyone in our house. My girls get so excited when I have some prepared for an after school snack.
ReplyDeleteI haven't made rice krispy treats in forever. I'll need to fix that!
ReplyDeleteI think rice krispies are perfect for lunchboxes! They hold up so well!
ReplyDeleteThe color of these is sooo pretty! Such a fun way of making these treats something special.
ReplyDeleteI love the addition of lavender to a classic treat.
ReplyDeleteThese look super fun! I love that color and I can imagine they taste awesome.
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