Chocolate Almond Crunch Krispie Treats

Chocolate Almond Crunch Krispie Treats

by | Oct 29, 2017 | DESSERTS, CAKES AND SQUARES | 0 comments

After school treat or with Sunday tea, you’ll love every bit of the almond flavour and crunch in these chewy Chocolate Almond Crunch Krispie Treats. They’re the stuff that’s made as a family, easy, nostalgic and made often. Every bit as easy as your typical marshmallow krispie square but amped up with toasted almonds, almond butter and chocolate. It’s a great twist on an old favourite.

 

Without a doubt,  almonds would have to be my favourite nut in every dimension. I enjoy snacking on them whole, raw, or toasted & seasoned. I love them in baked goods, especially toasted. They are great slivered in salads, toasted in granola and they are the first thing that I will pick out of trail mix. Almonds are also a good source of fiber, magnesium, and calcium to name a few. There’s so much to love about the almond and that’s why I chose to incorporate them in these delicious Chocolate Almond Crunch Krispie Treats. Enjoy!

Recipe source for Chocolate Almond Crunch Krispie Treats:

Compelled To Cook

 

Chocolate Almond Crunch Krispie Treats
Print Recipe
    Servings Prep Time
    20 squares 15 minutes
    Cook Time
    20 minutes
    Servings Prep Time
    20 squares 15 minutes
    Cook Time
    20 minutes
    Chocolate Almond Crunch Krispie Treats
    Print Recipe
      Servings Prep Time
      20 squares 15 minutes
      Cook Time
      20 minutes
      Servings Prep Time
      20 squares 15 minutes
      Cook Time
      20 minutes
      Ingredients
      Servings: squares
      Instructions
      1. Prepare a 9"x9" pan by spraying with non stick spray and lining with parchment, allowing the parchment to overhang on two sides only. Giving you something to grab and lift entire unit from pan when set.
      2. Using a large pot, melt marshmallows and butter over medium heat until almost melted. Add 1/2 cup almond butter and almond extract. Stir until smooth, removing from heat when the last of the marshmallows have melted.
      3. Stir in rice krispies and 1 cup toasted almonds. Spread evenly into prepared pan using lightly oiled hands to press out uniformly.
      4. Melt chocolate chips and 1/4 cup almond butter together, stirring until smooth and chocolate is melted. I used the microwave at medium power and 30 second intervals, however a double boiler works well too.
      5. Pour over krispie squares and spread out evenly. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 cup toasted almonds. Allow to cool to room temperature prior to cutting. Cut along the edge of the pan to release the two sides that do not have the parchment overhang. Grab the parchment ends and lift entire unit out of the pan onto cutting board. Cut 4x5 into 20 bars.
      Recipe Notes

      Toast almonds by spreading in a single layer on a sheet pan and baking in a preheated 350℉ oven for 8-10 minutes, turning once.

      Summer Berry Ambrosia

      Summer Berry Ambrosia

      by | Jul 4, 2017 | SALADS | 0 comments

      Show off your red white and blue the delicious way with Summer Berry Ambrosia.   A lovely salad that’s a little part dessert and fantastic for your 4th of July celebration, potluck or BBQ this summer.   Gorgeous red and blue summer berries folded into a sweet white marshmallow cloud that’s creamy and crunchy with coconut. It will be loved by children and adults alike.

      Although Summer Berry Ambrosia is on the sweeter side for being a salad, it’s not as sweet as you might think.  There is no added sugar in this salad.  The sweetness comes from the sour cream “washing off” the sugar already on the marshmallows and coconut. This melding of ingredients creates the perfect balance of sweetness.  The berries add brightness and their inherent tangy sweetness as well.  It’s a great combination of simplicity, texture and flavours.

      Summer Berry Ambrosia is super easy to put together with little prep and only a handful of ingredients.  You can have it stirred up in no time at all.  It takes longer to sit and meld the flavours than it does to actually make.

      Recipe source for Summer Berry Ambrosia:  Compelled To Cook

       

      Summer Berry Ambrosia
      Print Recipe
        Servings Prep Time
        6-8 people 15 minutes
        Passive Time
        1 1/2 hours
        Servings Prep Time
        6-8 people 15 minutes
        Passive Time
        1 1/2 hours
        Summer Berry Ambrosia
        Print Recipe
          Servings Prep Time
          6-8 people 15 minutes
          Passive Time
          1 1/2 hours
          Servings Prep Time
          6-8 people 15 minutes
          Passive Time
          1 1/2 hours
          Ingredients
          Servings: people
          Instructions
          1. In a large bowl whisk together sour cream and vanilla. Fold in marshmallows, coconut and berries. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 1/2 hours to meld flavours. Top with toasted coconut if desired. Best the day it is made.
          Recipe Notes

          Makes approximately 6 cups.