Healthy Vegan Rice Crispy Treats
Servings:32 squares
Adapted from one of my all-time favorite sweet treats, Dreena Burton's Healthy Rice Krispie Squares, these irresistible vegan rice crispy treats will be an instant family favorite! They travel well, are a great option when you need something quick for a party or potluck, and are always a hit with vegans and non-vegans, alike. Gluten-free and oil-free with a nut-free option.
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural salted peanut butter or sunflower seed butter (for nut-free) - If using unsalted, add a rounded ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt.
- 1 cup brown rice syrup
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 7 to 7 ½ cups crispy brown rice cereal - See brand recommendations in post above.
Instructions
- Line a 9x13 rectangular dish or two 8x8 baking pans with parchment paper. Allow paper to overhang the edges for easy removal.
- In a large soup or stock pot combine the nut/seed butter, brown rice syrup, and vanilla. Stirring frequently, cook over medium-low heat until warm and smooth, about 2 or 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, and stir in 7 cups of the cereal. Continue mixing until the cereal is fully incorporated. If the mixture seems too wet and sticky, add another ½ cup cereal.
- Transfer the mixture to the lined pan(s) and press down evenly. A flat object like a spatula makes this easy. Use a small piece of parchment paper underneath the spatula to prevent sticking.
- Refrigerate the rice krispies uncovered until firm and cool, about 30 minutes. Then lift out onto a cutting board, and cut into squares. Serve now or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
Ingredient Notes
Make sure you buy crispy rice cereal not puffed rice.
If using unsalted nut/seed butter add a heaping ¼ teaspoon of salt to the wet mixture.
Batch Size
To make these in an 8x8 pan simply divide the ingredient amounts in half. If you're making these for a party or for a household of more than 1 or 2 people, I highly recommend making the full batch!
Storage and Freezing
Store the treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1treat | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g
