I baked this Vegan Rice Krispie Treats for my book club last week. The rice cereal stayed crunchy with gooey marshmallow, and my niece loved them.
Easy Vegan Rice Krispie Treats
This Vegan Rice Krispie Treats recipe combines crispy rice cereal with a vegan marshmallow mixture for a sweet, chewy treat. The recipe takes about 15 minutes to prepare and yields approximately 12 treats.
Ingredients
- 4 cups crispy rice cereal
- 10 ounces vegan marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons vegan butter or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: additional toppings such as chocolate chips or sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Dish: Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with a little vegan butter or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
- Melt the Ingredients: In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the vegan butter. Once melted, add the vegan marshmallows and stir until fully melted and smooth.
- Add Vanilla and Salt: Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to the melted marshmallow mixture.
- Combine with Cereal: Remove the pan from heat and quickly add the crispy rice cereal, stirring until evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Transfer to the Pan: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and press it down firmly with a spatula or your hands (moistened to prevent sticking) to create an even layer.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the treats to cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting them into squares for serving.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 treats
- Calories: 120kcal per treat
- Fat: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
I store the treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. The stay gooey, and I let them come to room temperature before serving.
