# What You’ll Need:
→ Cereal Base
01 - 4 cups crisp rice cereal
02 - 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
03 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
04 - 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt
→ Protein Drizzle
07 - 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
08 - 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
09 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
10 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
→ Jelly Swirl
11 - 1/3 cup fruit jelly or jam
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring overhang on edges for easy removal.
02 - In a large saucepan over low heat, combine butter and peanut butter. Add marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and incorporate vanilla extract and salt.
03 - Add crisp rice cereal to the melted mixture and fold gently until all cereal is evenly coated.
04 - Transfer cereal mixture to prepared pan and press firmly and evenly using a spatula to create uniform density.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together protein powder, peanut butter, almond milk, and maple syrup until smooth and pourable. Adjust milk quantity as needed for desired consistency.
06 - Drizzle protein mixture evenly across the entire cereal layer in a thin stream.
07 - Distribute small dollops of jelly across the protein drizzle. Using a knife or skewer, gently drag through both layers to create an aesthetic marbled pattern.
08 - Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour until completely set and firm to touch.
09 - Remove bars from pan using parchment overhang as handles. Cut into 12 equal squares using a sharp knife with clean strokes between cuts.
