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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Snack Recipes

    Vegan Rice Krispie Treats

    Published: Mar 15, 2022 · by Nicole · Updated: May 17, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    vegan rice krispie treats

    Rice Krispie treats always make for a great snack. So whether you need an easy dessert for your child's class or you just want to nibble on something, these Vegan Rice Krispie Treats are delightful.

    pile of vegan rice krispie treats and mini marshmallows on a sheet of wrinkly wax paper
    Rice krispie treats bites with marshmallow, small snack for kids
    Jump to:
    • How to Make Vegan Rice Krispie Treats
    • Tips & Tricks for Vegan Rice Krispie Treats
    • Variations to Vegan Rice Krispie Treats
    • Vegan Rice Krispie Treats FAQs
    • Recipe
    • Comments

    These vegan rice treats require just a handful of ingredients. They're sweet and tasty—just how you remembered them. Only this time they're entirely vegan! These treats come together with very little effort. With just a little bit of heat and some vegan-friendly ingredients, you have yourself a delightful treat.

    Whether you make these treats for Easter, St. Patrick's Day, Valentines' Day, or no holiday at all, Vegan Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect choice! 

    This Vegan Rice Krispie Treats recipe is...

    • 100% vegan
    • Easy to make
    • Versatile (drizzle with dark chocolate for a bolder taste!)
    • No-bake
    • A delicious treat anytime

    If you're here planning your holiday menu, don't miss our new Vegan Christmas and Vegan Thanksgiving cookbooks. They're packed with all my favorite holiday-worthy recipes for a plant-based feast.

    How to Make Vegan Rice Krispie Treats

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    1. Heat the coconut oil in a small non-stick pot over low heat.
    2. Add in vegan marshmallows and stir to coat in coconut oil.
    3. Add vegan Rice Krispie cereal to the pot and continue mixing.
    4. Pour the mixture into a well-greased pan and set it aside to cool for one hour.
    5. Enjoy!

    Full directions for how to make Vegan Rice Krispie Treats are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

    Tips & Tricks for Vegan Rice Krispie Treats

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    Pour Carefully

    When pouring the Rice Krispie treat mixture into the greased pan, it might be sticky. You may need to use your hands to press the mixture into the pan. Make sure to be cautious when doing this—the mixture might be very warm as it just came off of the stove!

    Use Vegan Krispies

    Rice Krispie brand cereal is not vegan. Some rice cereals that are vegan include... 

    • Nature’s Path
    • One Degree Brown Rice Crisps Cereal
    • Made Good Vanilla Brown Rice Cereal

    Avoid Hardness

    Make sure to melt the coconut oil and the vegan marshmallows on low heat. Melting them on high heat can make your krispie treats turn out rock hard. So spend the time and make sure you melt them on low heat. These vegan rice Krispie treats are worth the wait!

    If you love these Vegan Rice Krispie Treats, you might love some of our other vegan treats! Check out these ones:

    • Brownie Mug Cake
    • Vegan Peanut Butter Cups
    • Vegan Carrot Cake

    Variations to Vegan Rice Krispie Treats

    Take it up a notch

    Once your vegan rice treats are complete, it's time to dress them up a bit! Drizzle your treats with dark chocolate, sprinkle them with sprinkles, or top with dark chocolate chips. It doesn't take much to make these vegan treats a bit more decadent.

    Make it festive

    Whether it's for St. Patrick's Day, Valentines' Day, or someone's birthday, you can add a few drops of vegan food coloring to change the color of your treats. 

    Here are a few examples of vegan food coloring:

    • Premium Pink
    • Acai Berry
    • Combo pack of multiple colors

    Swap the coconut oil

    If you prefer vegan butter, you can swap it out for the coconut oil. The recipe will still work beautifully. You can find our favorite Vegan Butters over here—Best Vegan Butter.

    Vegan Rice Krispie Treats FAQs

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    Rice krispie treats bites with marshmallow, small snack for kids

    Is Kelloggs Rice Krispie cereal vegan?

    Unfortunately, Kelloggs Rice Krispie cereal is not vegan. To keep this recipe vegan, try one of the vegan cereals we mentioned above: Nature’s Path, One Degree Brown Rice Cereal, Made Good Vanilla Brown Rice Cereal.

    Are vegan marshmallows hard to melt?

    Vegan marshmallows take a bit longer to melt than non-vegan marshmallows, but vegan marshmallows can definitely be melted. It's worth the wait to make this vegan Rice Krispie recipe!

    Why are my krispie treats falling apart?

    The right ratio between cereal and marshmallows is the key to these Rice Krispie treats. There has to be a certain amount of marshmallows in the treat for the Krispies to stick together.

    And if you're looking for even more tasty lunch ideas, go check out my new e-book Healthy Plant-Based School Lunches. It's loaded with all my favorite tips for making meatless school lunches that the kids will love!

    Recipe

    vegan rice krispie treats

    Vegan Rice Krispie Treats

    Whether you need an easy dessert or you just want to nibble on something, these Vegan Rice Krispie Treats are delightful.
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    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cooling Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: vegan dessert, vegan rice krispie treats, vegan snacks
    Servings: 16 squares
    Calories: 105kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 10 oz Dandies vegan marshmallows chopped
    • ¼ cup coconut oil softened
    • 4 ½ cups rice krispie cereal check that it's vegan
    • ⅛ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
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    Instructions

    • In a large nonstick pot, heat the coconut oil over low heat.
    • Add the vegan marshmallows and stir to coat them with coconut oil. Continue stirring over low heat until the marshmallows are mostly melted. You can use the back of a spoon or spatula to help break them up.
    • Add the rice krispie cereal, and stir to combine. Continue to fold the mixture together.
    • Lightly grease an 8" square baking pan, and pour in the rice krispie mixture. It will be very sticky and somewhat stiff, so you may need to use your hands to form it into the pan. Be careful—the mixture is hot!
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    • Set aside to cool for one hour.
    • Cut into squares and serve!
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    Notes

    • You can substitute vegan butter for the coconut oil if desired.
    • Rice Krispies brand cereal is not 100% vegan, but there are vegan options available from brands such as Nature's Path.
    • For a fun twist, consider topping your vegan rice krispie treats with a drizzle of dark chocolate, sprinkles, or chocolate chips.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 77mgPotassium: 10mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 524IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Rebekah says

      March 28, 2023 at 3:06 pm

      5 stars
      Yum, I'll make these tomorrow with my kid, thank you! I'd like to add sprinkles. Do you recommend adding them on *before* the hour of cooling time?

      Reply
      • Nicole says

        March 29, 2023 at 9:16 am

        I would let them cool for 10 minutes or so and then add the sprinkles. They will stick better when it's still warm and gooey. Then let it cool the rest of the way!

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        • Rebekah says

          March 29, 2023 at 2:38 pm

          5 stars
          They turned out perfect! Awesome simple treat. Thank you!

          Reply
    2. Laurie says

      May 12, 2023 at 6:10 pm

      5 stars
      Hello! Yummy recipe! Noticed that vanilla extract and salt are listed as ingredients but instructions do not indicate how or when to add. Would you update when you have a moment? Thanks!

      Reply
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