summer avalanche bars | Crunchy Creamy Sweet

We had a throwdown! Rice krispies competition, if you will. Two teams, one goal. To make the best no-bake rice krispies treat. It’s the Olympics influence. Like I said yesterday, it won’t make me want to run. But it sure makes me want to compete where there’s chocolate involved. And that I can do!

We divided our household into two teams. My girls’ and me and my Hubby and Junior. They also claimed our lab as a team member ( for the equal number ) but he was only interested in the cereal that dropped on the floor. Nice team-work.

This is my girls’ and mine creation.

White chocolate, peanut butter, rice krispies, marshmallows and toasted coconut. And… sprinkles!!! The concept of Avalanche bars but with a summer makeover.

When you have two girls happy to help in the kitchen, you are bound to use sprinkles. A lot! It’s the first ingredient they wanted to use. White chocolate and coconut was absolutely my addition. But, boys don’t get smitten over sprinkles. They don’t like white chocolate or coconut. That’s why these are for girls only.

Aren’t they pretty? Perfect for tea party, birthday party or a picnic!

Summer Avalanche Bars

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Yield: 16 2"x2" bars

Avalanche Bars get a summer makeover! Sprinkles are involved. www.crunchycreamysweet.com

Ingredients

1 c white chocolate chips
1/4 c peanut butter
1/2 c coconut flakes
1 3/4 c rice krispies
1 c mini marshmallows
sprinkles

Instructions

Line 8" x 8" baking dish with parchment paper.
Lightly grease the bottom and sides of the paper. Set aside.
To toast the coconut, place it in a non-stick pan set over medium heat. Toast until golden, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips in 20 second increments.
Stir until smooth.
Add peanut butter and stir again.
Add rice krispies and coconut and stir gently to coat.
Add mini marshmallows and gently fold in.
Place the mixture in your baking dish.
Spread evenly.
Top with sprinkles and gently press down with a piece of parchment paper or the back of a spoon sprayed with cooking oil ( it will help with the stickiness ).
Refrigerate until set, at least 30 minutes.
Cut into bars and serve.
Store in refrigerator.

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Go make these and support our team!

Come back tomorrow to see what our boys came up with.

xoxo,

Anna

http://mycrowdedkitchen.com Tiffany/MyCrowdedKitchen

Anna, I’m lovin’ these. I can’t wait to see what the guys made!
- http://www.crunchycreamysweet.com Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
  
  Thank you, sweet Tiffany!
http://www.averiecooks.com Averie @ Averie Cooks

I love how you get the marshmallows to stay chunky/whole yet still be melted enough to glue the treats together – I try this ALL The time with all my recipes and it’s either/or. Either 100% melted or not melted enough to hold them together. Love the visual appeal of whole ‘mallows!
- http://www.crunchycreamysweet.com Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
  
  Thank you so much, Averie! I usually add some additional marshmallows after mixing the base. My kiddos are huge fans of the mini kind and I always find myself to have several bags in the pantry. Thanks for stopping by!
http://www.sweet2eatbaking.com Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking}

Duuude, these look and sound amazing. I’ve ZipListed this recipe. Definitely onto a winner. Can’t wait to try them.
- http://www.crunchycreamysweet.com Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
  
  lol Thanks, Lisa! If you do – please let me know whatcha think! xo
http://www.serenabakessimplyfromscratch.com serena bakes simply from scratch

These look fabulous sweetie! My mouth is watering! I hope all is well!
- http://www.crunchycreamysweet.com Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
  
  We are fabulous! How are you? Thanks for stopping by, Serena!
http://curryandcomfort.blogspot.com/ Ramona

I’m rooting for the girls all the way… then again… I can’t wait to see what the boys came up with. These are fantastic looking rice krispie treats.
- http://www.crunchycreamysweet.com Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
  
  Yay! Thank you, Ramona!
http://www.akitchenaddiction.blogspot.com Jessica@AKitchenAddiction

What a fun (and tasty!) family activity!! I bet your kids had a blast! I would definitely have a blast eating these! Go girls!!
- http://www.crunchycreamysweet.com Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
  
  Yay! Thank you, sweet Jessica! I think we might be doing more competitions like this.
http://www.yummymummykitchen.com Marina {YummyMummyKitchen.com}

These are SO cute! I love the sprinkles and coconut. These are definitely better than the old rice krispies I remember!
- http://www.crunchycreamysweet.com Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
  
  We girls know how to fancy things up, don’t we! Thank you so much, Marina! xo
http://allykayler.blogspot.ca/ ally

nothing like some good, fun, yummy competition! yours look incredible – good luck to those boys even trying to top these!
xo
http://allykayler.blogspot.ca/
- http://www.crunchycreamysweet.com Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
  
  Thanks, Ally!
http://www.frommysweetheart.com/ Anne@FromMySweetHeart

What a great throw down for your family! How fun! And I love these avalanche bars! My favorite part? Those hunks of marshmallows! And these are so pretty, too! : )
http://panprinandproprin.wordpress.com Erika

Oh my gosh this is so wonderful. I haven’t had a rice krispie in years, but I am totally itching to make these now!!
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