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Vegan Healthy of Rice Crispy Treats (Easy Recipe)
When I was a little kid, we would make homemade rice krispy treats pretty often. They were cheaper than ready-made, and one box of cereal made enough for the whole family to have a few treats. Now that we are older, we are also smarter in choosing healthier ingredients.
Sometimes, I miss childhood where we ate anything at all and never worried about what it will do to our bodies. Nourishing our bodies and keeping them healthy wasn’t a concern. The freedom we had in eating just about anything was vast.
While those days might have felt simpler, I’m glad I know more now and can make healthier choices and teach my kids about them, too! For example: these Homemade Healthy Rice Crispy Treats. They aren’t filled with high fructose corn syrup, “natural flavors”, or other ingredients that may be hard to pronounce. My kids enjoy these treats just the same!
Sometimes, a recipe labeled “gluten free” can still have ingredients with trace amounts of gluten, especially if it calls for store bought ingredients. If you’re making this recipe and want a true gluten-free experience, check all the ingredients and information on packaged food. Make sure you’re definitely not ingesting any gluten!
Table of Contents
Key Ingredients
- Coconut oil– can be found in the isle where olive oil stands.
- brown rice syrup– this is a gluten and vegan free sweet syrup, without the cane sugar.
- creamy cashew butter – gives a nutty flavor and helps bind the crispy treats together.
- vanilla extract– just a little, don’t skip on this.
- crispy brown rice cereal– you can also use a different healthy version of rice cereal.
- salt– sea salt.
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
How to make Vegan Rice Crispy Treats
Step 1: Melt oil
Melt coconut oil in a large pot on medium heat.
Step 2: Create the liquid mix
Add the brown rice syrup and nut butter into the pot. Heat until smooth and slightly bubbly, then turn off heat and add the vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
Step 3: Add cereal
Add crispy rice cereal and salt to the pot and mix well.
Step 4: Move to a glass pan
Add crispy rice mixture to a lightly greased 9X13 inch glass pan.
Step 5: Flatten
Press flat with hands, using a little water on your hands if needed to avoid the stickiness.
Step 6: Cool
Allow rice crispy treats to cool completely before serving (2+ hours).
Expert Tips
- When pressing the mixture into the baking pan, use a bit of water on your hands to prevent sticking. This way you can ensure a flat, even surface on the top of these treats!
- Don’t skip the pinch of salt! Even in sweet recipes it adds a delicious balance to all the ingredients.
- For a firmer texture, refrigerate the treats for at least an hour before slicing. This also makes them easier to cut into neat squares.
- Consider mixing in chopped nuts, dried fruits, vegan rainbow sprinkles, or vegan chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
- Line the baking dish with parchment paper to make removal from the pan easier.
- Drizzle melted dark chocolate over the top for an added layer of decadence.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can substitute with maple syrup or agave nectar, but note that it might affect the texture slightly.
Stored in an airtight container, these treats stay fresh for up to a week at room temperature or longer if refrigerated.
Absolutely, choose a gluten-free crispy brown rice cereal for a gluten-free version of the treats.
Absolutely. Substitute the cashew butter with sunflower seed butter or tahini to make the recipe nut-free.
Here are more great desserts to make at home:
- Irresistible Meringue Pyramid with an Easy Custard Cream is a delicious tower of sweet goodness!
- Lemon Yogurt Layer Cake with Easy Lemon Buttercream is a delicious cake perfect for many occasions.
- 4 Ingredient White Chocolate Rice Puffs Clusters are the perfect dessert to make with leftover puffed rice cereal!
Other coconut recipes
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Treat Yourself to a Easy Healthy Version of Rice Crispy Treats
Equipment
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Large pot
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spatula
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9×13 inch glass pan
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil, or avocado oil
- 1 cup brown rice syrup, Lundberg brand is great
- ¾ – 1 cup creamy cashew butter, or almond butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 cups crispy brown rice cereal
- ⅛ tsp salt
Instructions
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Melt coconut oil in a large pot on medium heat.2 Tbsp coconut oil,
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Add the brown rice syrup and nut butter into the pot. Heat until smooth and slightly bubbly, then turn off heat and add the vanilla extract. Stir to combine.1 cup brown rice syrup,, ¾ – 1 cup creamy cashew butter,, 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Add crispy rice cereal and salt to the pot and mix well.6 cups crispy brown rice cereal, ⅛ tsp salt
- Add crispy rice mixture to a lightly greased 9X13 inch glass pan.
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Press flat with hands, using a little water on your hands if needed to avoid the stickiness.
- Allow rice crispy treats to cool completely before serving (2+ hours).
Notes
- Consider adding nuts or dried fruit.
- Make sure to wait at least to hours before cutting the rice crispy treat.