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    Modified: Aug 23, 2024 · Published: Sep 15, 2021 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Vegan Rice Crispy Treats

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    These gooey Vegan Rice Crispy Treats have a secret ingredient to make them even more sweet and rich and elevate them to another level!

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    Since I have been vegan for over 20 years, it's been a very long time since I've had rice crispy treats.

    I'm so happy that vegan marshmallows are available so that I can make Vegan Rice Crispy Treats as well as other desserts with marshmallows.

    These rice crispy treats taste just like the original, but with an added ingredient that makes them even better in my opinion.

    Other recipes with vegan marshmallows are my Vegan S'mores Quesadilla, Vegan S'mores Ice Cream recipe, and my Vegan Rocky Road Fudge recipe.

    Another recipe you can make with your kiddos is my Snicker Dates recipe.

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    • Are They Vegan?
    • ❤️ Why You'll Love Them
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • Why Add Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk?
    • 💭 Tips
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Vegan Desserts
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    Are They Vegan?

    For this recipe I used vegan butter, vegan marshmallows, sweetened condensed coconut milk, and vegan rice crisp cereal, making them completely vegan.

    Make sure to read the labels, especially for the rice crisp cereal. Some rice krispies cereal contains D3, which is an animal by-product.

    ❤️ Why You'll Love Them

    • They are sweet and rich.
    • They are simple and easy to make.
    • They're made in under 15 minutes.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Ingredients for vegan rice crispy treats on a cutting board with labels.
    • Rice crisp cereal: I used gluten-free rice crisp cereal. Use your favorite. Another recipe using rice crisp cereal is my Vegan Crunch Bars recipe.
    • Vegan marshmallows: I used Dandies vegan mini marshmallows.
    • Sweetened condensed coconut milk: Adds a sweet rich flavor and helps the bars stay soft longer. You could also use sweetened condensed oat milk.
    • Vegan butter: I used Earth Balance vegan butter. Use your favorite vegan butter.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Vegan butter being melted in pan.

    Step 1: Spread coconut oil or vegan butter into a 7 ½" x 9 ½ " (or similar size) baking dish. Set aside.

    Step 2: Melt vegan butter in a pan over low heat.

    Vegan marshmallows in pan with vegan butter.

    Step 3: Add vegan marshmallows.

    Step 4: Stir until melted. The vegan marshmallows will melt into a big blob.

    Vegan marshmallow melting on stove and ingredients being added.

    Step 5: Add the vanilla extract, salt, and sweetened condensed coconut milk.

    Step 6: Stir to combine.

    Vegan rice crispy cereal being added to marshmallow mixture in pan.

    Step 7: At this point add the rice crisps cereal in batches.

    Step 8: Stir to combine.

    Vegan Rice Crispy Treats being pushed down in baking dish.

    Step 9: Grease a spatula and spread the mixture into the greased baking dish.

    Step 10: Push down with your hands to get out the air pockets. You can dampen your hands with water so that it's less sticky.

    Why Add Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk?

    The sweetened condensed coconut milk gives these rice crispy treats an ooey-gooey texture and an extra-rich taste. They stay soft longer, and when you store them in the fridge like I do, they are still soft.

    Vegan Rice Crispy Treat in hand.

    💭 Tips

    • Make sure to get a rice crisps cereal that doesn't have vitamin D3. It can be derived from an animal source.
    • I tried this with two different kinds of brown rice crisps cereal; Barbara's and One Degree Organic Foods. I liked the One Degree cereal better, which is what's shown in the photos. The texture was better in my opinion. You may find one you like better.
    • Let them cool before cutting into them so that they can set.
    Vegan Rice Crispy Treats on plate.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    Can you get vegan marshmallows?

    Yes, the Dandies brand of marshmallows is vegan, which is what I used for this recipe. There are probably other brands, but Dandies are the only ones I've tried so far.

    How can you soften rice crispy treats?

    For this recipe, I used sweetened condensed coconut milk to soften them up and give them an extra sweet, rich taste.

    Other Vegan Desserts

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      Vegan S'mores Brownies
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      Campfire Stuffed Bananas
    • No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
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    If you tried this Vegan Rice Crispy Treats Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

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    Vegan Rice Crispy Treats

    These gooey Vegan Rice Crispy Treats have a secret ingredient to make them even more sweet and rich and elevate them to another level! 
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 3 minutes minutes
    Total Time 13 minutes minutes
    Servings 9 bars
    Calories 204kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons vegan butter
    • 10 ounces vegan marshmallows
    • 4 cups brown rice crisps cereal
    • ¼ cup sweetened condensed coconut milk
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Pinch salt

    Instructions

    • Grease 7 ½" x 9 ½" (or similar size) baking dish with coconut oil or vegan butter.
    • Melt vegan butter in a pan over low heat.
    • Add vegan marshmallows and stir until melted.
    • Add sweetened condensed coconut milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well. Turn off heat.
    • Add brown rice crisps cereal in batches. Mix well.
    • Grease a spatula with coconut oil or vegan butter. Spread mixture into baking dish.
    • Push down mixture with damp hands. Cover and place in the fridge.

    Notes

    Store these in the fridge for up to a week. Since they have sweetened condensed coconut milk they stay soft.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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