Christmas is just around the corner, and I love quick, easy treats like my 2-ingredient fudge, vegan macaroons, or 3-ingredient almond flour shortbread cookies. They all have in common to use minimal ingredients and they are no-fail recipes, which makes then perfect for baking with kids. A traditional Rice Krispie Treats recipe is not vegan since it’s made with classic marshmallows with beef gelatin, butter, and the famous rice cereal Krispies™ that are not vegan either. So here I created a vegan rice crispy bar using vegan ingredients that taste the same as the traditional old rice crispy treats. But I also have my healthy peanut butter rice crispy bar recipe if you are not a fan of vegan marshmallows or you are after a treat with fewer carbohydrates and more proteins.
Why You Will Love These Vegan Rice Crispy Treats
Quick and easy to make in 30 minutes Just 4 ingredients Gooey, chewy, and crispy Perfectly white for a beautiful Christmas treat Gelatin-free Dairy-free Gluten-free
Ingredients and Substitutions
Vegan Mini Marshmallow – It’s tough to find mini vegan marshmallows in New Zealand, but you can also use regular-sized marshmallows chopped into small pieces with a kitchen scissor. They melt faster in small bits. Vanilla Extract for flavor Vegan Butter or vegan margarine Rice Crispy Cereal – The original brand of crispy Rice used in crispy treats is not vegan. It contains vitamin D3 derived from animals. But here I am using a vegan crispy puffed rice brand. You can also use other crispy cereals of a similar size, like puffed amaranth, puffed quinoa, or puffed brown rice.
Making Vegan Rice Crispy Treats
Line a 9-inch x 13-inch with parchment paper. No need to use oil as it won’t stick. Then, measure all the ingredients and keep them close so you can work fast. Speed is essential for this recipe!
Expert Tips To Make The Best Vegan Rice Crispy Treats
Use mini marshmallow. It’s not easy to find the dandies mini vegan marshmallows, but small pieces of marshmallows are easier to stir and melt. Vegan marshmallows won’t melt like classic marshmallows, so small pieces ensure they melt quickly and evenly. Simply use a kitchen scissor to chop your into bits and pieces before melting. Work fast. As soon as the marshmallows are melted, stir them into the cereals and work fast to coat them. Oil the rubber spatula. The marshmallow bars mixture is super sticky. working with an oiled tool makes it easier to stir and press the mix into the pan. Work at medium temperature. Don’t melt at too high a temperature as the butter would brown fast and the marshmallows burn. Measure the ingredients before you start. As soon as marshmallows are melted, you must stir in the cereals. If you don’t measure the right amount just before starting, the melted marshmallow hardens, and the cereals become impossible to stir in.
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