Vegan 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Adapted from one of my all-time favorite dessert recipes, Dreena Burton's Healthy Rice Krispie Treats, these irresistible vegan treats will instantly become a 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.
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural peanut butter, salted
- 1 cup brown rice syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sugar, optional
- 8 cups crispy rice cereal My favorite is the 365 (Whole Foods) brand brown rice crisps cereal
Instructions
- Line a 9x13 rectangular pan or two 8x8 baking pans with parchment paper. Allow paper to overhang edges for easy removal.
- In a large stock pot warm the peanut butter, brown rice syrup, sugar (if using), and vanilla over medium-low heat. Stir well. It doesn't need to bubble or cook for any length of time, just long enough to get everything warm and mixed.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cereal using a large, sturdy spoon. Continue mixing until all the cereal is incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into the lined pan(s) and press down evenly. Using the back of a spatula and a piece of parchment paper (to prevent sticking) works well.
- Refrigerate just until cool and cut into squares.
Notes
To make these in an 8x8 pan simply cut ingredient amounts in half. But if you're making these for a party or for a household of more than 1 or 2 people, you'll want to make the big batch!
Nutrition
Serving: 1treatCalories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 63mgPotassium: 0mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 0mgIron: 0mg
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