These Apple Cider Krispie Treats are flavored with apple cider mix and real apple chips! Such a delicious fall twist on a classic!
So, I learned an important lesson last night. And honestly? It’s a lesson I can’t believe has taken me this long to learn. After years of pretending, and wishing, and trying desperately to make it work, I have come to the sad realization that my children are NOT fit for a restaurant.
Let’s take a moment of silence, shall we? Because honestly, going out to eat is one of my favorite things in life! And that’s not even an exaggeration. But after last night’s circus, I am definitely feeling the need to re-evaluate. It all started when I had the *brilliant* idea of taking the kids out to eat as a special treat while Jorden was out of town. Why? Because I’m tired of always being the lame one while Jorden gets to have all the fun! Well….let’s just say my plan backfired.
Because apparently all my kids were overtired….and if there’s one thing that’s true about overtired kids, it’s that they don’t cope well. With pretty much anything. So in between bites of salad, my “fun” dinner out was spent getting Myla to stay in her high chair and stop yelling and stop throwing food on the floor. And in the rare moments Myla was “behaving”, my time was spent breaking up arguments and managing whining and reminding Greta to sneeze into her elbow instead of all over the table next to us. And it was right about then that we decided to call it quits.
What I haven’t mentioned? Is that my parents were there with us! But it didn’t seem to matter….because apparently, even with three adults in attendance, my kids are not fit for a restaurant. So. After throwing a giant fit, myself, in the car on the way home….I decided that the only way to salvage my night was to treat myself to something delicious! Believe me. It was well-earned.
Luckily, I had a pan of these Apple Cider Krispie Treats on the counter (one of the benefits of being a food blogger – you always have something delicious on hand when you NEED it!). And, just as I suspected, they totally did the trick. Between the gooey marshmallow and the sweet cider and the crunchy apple chips, it was only a matter of moments before the horror of dinner faded into my distant memories. Maybe eating out with my kids isn’t so bad, after all?
Apple Cider Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. butter
- 1 package 10 oz. marshmallows
- 1 packet instant apple cider mix
- 3 1/2 c. Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 bag 2.5 oz. apple chips, crushed
Instructions
- Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add marshmallows and stir until melted.
- Stir in apple cider mix, cereal, and apple chips and mix to coat.
- Press mixture into greased 8x8 inch square baking pan.
- Cool; cut into squares.
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
I totally get what you mean! We always think it will be good and they will do great – and they always prove us wrong! lol But they will get there, right? 🙂 These krispie treats look crazy delish! I love apple cider treats!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
And what a great treat to have on hand! I love the added crispy apples – how fun and creative! Great recipe!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
These sound well deserved after your night. Not sure why kids feel the need to cause problems when we are trying to do something fun!! But it seems inevitable! Love the idea of giving rice krispie treats an apple twist, yum!
Jess says
Sounds like the perfect way to celebrate Fall – perfect for this time of year! I’ll be pinning 🙂 Rest assured Cathy, the no restaurants will be a phase – it will get easier with time…you’re just in a phase! Trust me 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
These are absolutely fantastic Cathy! I know my boys – and myself – would LOVE them! Brilliant!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
Aww. I hope they grow out of that stage of not being the best at restaurants soon! I don’t have kids but I feel for you.
And these treats look sooo good! Love the addition of apple cider mix and chips. So yummy. 🙂
Maryanne @ the little epicurean says
Kids will be kids. They’ll eventually out grow it. Until then… more apple cider krispie treats! 🙂
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
Wow!!! This looks insane! Love that you infused them with apple cider!
Kristyn says
These look delicious! Can’t wait to try these out!
Michelle @ Blackberry Babe says
Craig and I have recently given up on taking our 2-year old to restaurants. About 10 minutes in, he usually looks at us and yells, “ALL DONE.” And he means it. 🙁 These treats would certainly make me feel better after hanging out with him in a restaurant for an hour!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
Man oh man – I feel you! We quit doing pretty much anything in public until our daughter got out of her terrible twos (and let me be honest, part of her terrible 3’s). It just wasn’t worth the headache *every single time.* Things are better now – thankfully it passes! I would love one of these bars!
Nancy | The Bitter Side of Sweet says
Awe I am so sorry about your night! We have had these moments too with 4 kids and it is not easy. By the time they hit 13 it will be no problem because they are hungry every second of the day so at dinner they will not want to do anything but eat! 🙂 These look delicious!
marcie says
Oh boy, Cathy, I remember those restaurant days when my kids were smaller. And even now they get out of line, it’s just in a different way! haha These krispie treats are so creative — I love the addition of the cider mix and apple chips!
Cathy Trochelman says
Haha – isn’t that the truth, Marcie? When it comes to kids, the problems don’t go away, they just change as they get older!
Deb@ Cooking on the Front Burner says
Sorry your night out didn’t turn out as planned… but glad you had this treat to come home to!
Cathy Trochelman says
It’s okay….I’ve learned that’s just how it goes with kids. No more going out to eat for a while! 🙂