There used to be only one time of year that I enjoyed pastels and that was always at Easter time. Then I had a little pink bundle of joy: my baby girl. From then on, I was a lover of all things pink however, Easter always brings out the joy of candy and pastels right?
And in case you haven’t guessed, I do not make Easter baskets full of peeps and jellybeans. I will leave those to grandparents but there is no way I will be the Grinch who stole Easter.
I fill their baskets with books, matchboxes and littlest pet shops although I will sneak in a few small vintage decorated chocolates and some crispy treat pops. Still sugar ‘Yes’ but too much, I say ‘No’.
Crispy Treats Easter Pops (makes a minimum of 16)
Ingredients:
1/4 cup natural peanut butter*
1/3 cup honey
2 cups crispy brown rice cereal
A few Tablespoon pastel sprinkles
1 or 2 Wilton brownie pop mold
Baking spray
8-16 round Popsicle sticks
Directions:
1. Combine peanut butter and honey in a medium size bowl, mix and microwave for 30 seconds at 50% power. If the peanut butter is not melted, repeat for another 20 seconds. Mix well.
2. Add brown rice cereal to the peanut butter honey mixutre, 1 to 2 cups at a time and stir to combine until mixture is sticky. Fold in the sprinkles.
3. Spray the brownie pop mold with baking spray and place some of the rice mixture into each well. Press firmly and refridgerate for a minimum of one hour.
4. Remove the crispy treat from the mold carefully by inverting the mold and slowly insert a pop stick. Gently press some of the mixture around the stick to secure it in place.
5. Sprinkle more sprinkles around the base of the pop if you wish. You can now wrap them in cellophane or bag them if you wish.
If you only have 1 mold, you will have to repeat this at least one more time.
*Use any seed or nut butter you wish.
What are your favorite Easter basket treats?
Jaime {sophistimom} says
Jennifer, these are so cute. And WHERE did you get that plate? Is it from Pier 1? I just bought some plates there but I like yours better!
A Bowl Of Mush says
Oh I love these! Must be so fun to make with kiddies!
Shaina says
Perfect! I’m not much of a cake pops fan, but I would eat these!
Vicki @ WITK says
I love these pops, much better than cake pops! They look like the perfect portion and the perfect amount of pastel 🙂
Robyn | Add a Pinch says
Fun treat.
Jennifer says
Pier 1 Imports. Napkins as well.
Alison says
My question is- Where did you get that plate? It is absolutely adorable!
Medifast Meals says
What a great idea, a change from the cake pops, nice and easy for the little ones to handle. Thinking these will be perfect for the upcoming school Easter parties, thanks so much.
Jennifer says
Meaghan – congrats on your upcoming book!! Please share the deets.
meaghan (the decorated cookie) says
these are perfect!! I posted a link on ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com too 🙂
Dee D. says
They’re so cute! A great way to celebrate easter 🙂
Amanda says
How pretty! And such a fun treat, love rice krispy treats!
Big boys Oven says
looks so delicious!
Barbara Bakes says
We’re addicted to the Cadbury mini eggs. I’m sure the kids wouldn’t be disappointed with these too though.
Feast on the Cheap says
Cute treats and CUTE plate!
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
super fun!
Jennifer says
Tracey – you are making me all misty eyed over photo. compliment.
Maria says
Great treat for Easter!
Tracey@Tangled Noodle says
You know that I’d be making these all for myself! They are almost too pretty to eat. Your photographs are just gorgeous! 😎