Vegan Rice Krispie Treats
These healthy vegan rice krispie treats are made with only five ingredients. The layer of chocolate on top makes them the perfect treat!
- Prep time
- 1 hr
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 cups brown rice crisp cereal
- 1 cup natural almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1 cup brown rice syrup
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (I used Lily's)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- 1
Line a 9x9 or 8x8 square baking dish with parchment paper or grease with cooking spray.
- 2
Measure rice cereal and place in a large bowl.
- 3
Place brown rice syrup and almond butter in a saucepan over low heat. Heat while stirring until mixture is combined and creamy, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Remove from heat and pour brown rice syrup mixture over the rice cereal and stir until all cereal pieces are well coated.
- 5
Transfer rice cereal mixture to the prepared baking dish and press down firmly with your hands.
- 6
Add chocolate chips and coconut oil into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave using 30 second increments, stirring every 30 seconds, until chips are melted. It should only take 1-2 minutes. Once melted, add chocolate on top of rice krispie treats and spread so it creates an even layer.
- 7
Let cool in the fridge for 1 hour before cutting into squares and serving.
- 8
Store leftover treats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.