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Healthy Vegan Rice Crispy Treats
5 from 27 votes

Healthy Vegan Rice Crispy Treats

Healthy Vegan Rice Crispy Treats use brown rice syrup and peanut or sunflower seed butter to bind crispy brown rice cereal into chewy bars. Vanilla adds subtle sweetness, and the treats hold their shape once chilled. These bars offer a plant-based alternative to traditional rice crispy treats, without marshmallows or dairy, making them suitable for vegan and nut-free diets when using suitable butter substitutes.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Servings: 32 squares
Calories: 110 kcal
Course: Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter If using unsalted, add a rounded ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, natural salted, or sunflower seed butter (for nut-free
  • 1 cup brown rice syrup
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 7 to 7 ½ cups brown rice cereal See brand recommendations in post above, crispy

Instructions

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  1. Line a 9x13 rectangular dish or two 8x8 baking pans with parchment paper. Allow paper to overhang the edges for easy removal.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

  • Use crispy brown rice cereal rather than puffed rice to achieve the best texture.
  • If using unsalted nut or seed butter, add about ¼ teaspoon of fine sea salt to balance flavors.
  • To make a smaller batch, halve the ingredient amounts and use an 8x8 pan instead of a 9x13.
  • Store treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze them for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1treat Calories 110kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 61mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 32 squares

Amount Per Serving

Calories 110

% Daily Value*

Serving 1treat
Calories 110kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 61mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.