Cocoa Pebble Treats

I occasionally have a craving for Rice Krispy treats and yes, Rice Krispy does have a gluten free option, they are made with brown rice rather than having the "malt flavor." Fruity Pebbles and Cocoa Pebbles are both gluten free.

Enter the invention of Cocoa Pebble Treats. OK, invention is probably an exaggeration, lets just say they make a great alternative to Rice Krispy treats.

If you want these to be vegetarian use marshmallow fluff in place of the marshmallows, works just fine and doesn't have gelatin in it.

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows
• - OR -
• 4 cups miniature marshmallows
• - OR -
• 1 jar marshmallow fluff (makes vegetarian)
• 6 cups Cocoa Pebbles cereal
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.

2. Add Cocoa Pebbles cereal. Stir until well coated.

3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Top with chocolate chips while still wam. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares. Best if served the same day.