Rice krispy treats - not unhealthy?

[SaltBoy]

For some reason I'm thinking that Rice Krispy Treats are a relatively healthy snack compared to cookies, cakes, etc... Am I right or just completely off my rocker?

 

[Servnya]

It depends. If they are made with only egg whites instead of including the yolks and with lowfat margarine they actually aren't all that bad. There is no taste difference making them this way either!

 

[ElFenix]

well, its not fatty (in fact, i don't think theres any fat) but those marshmallows are all sugar.

 

[pulse8]

Off your rocker...

They are made with marshmellows which are basically sugar.

 

[Electric Amish]

Eggs??

Who puts eggs in Krispy Treats??

Marshmallows (sugar)
Butter
Krispys

They aren't too bad for you, but they have little nutritional value.

amish

 

[loup garou]

Eggs???

I wouldn't call them healthy, but, given the choice between it and a candybar, the Rice Krispy treat would be the "less bad for you" choice.

 

[arod]

All I know is that they are very quick to make and taste damn good

 

[BDawg]

If unused, all that sugar turns to fat.

 

[trmiv]

Who cares if they are healthy or not, they are some damn good eatin'!

 

[Aihyah]

empty calories vs empty calories. seems pretty even. unless u eat oatmeal cookies i guess.