3 Ingredient Healthy Vegan Rice Crispy Treats (V, GF): a chewy homemade vegan rice krispy treats recipe, made with whole, gluten-free, protein-rich ingredients. Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, No Marshmallows.
When I was a little kid, I seriously, seriously LOVED rice crispy treats… or I should say, rice krispy treats. Yep, that “k” was absolutely essential in capturing this goodie’s, uh, goodness. Hehe.
We weren’t allowed to eat it very often, and it took me until semi-adulthood to make my very own treats at home, replete with butter, marshmallows and that bright blue box of crisp rice cereal.
It was almost magical, watching those marshmallows melt and meld with butter and create that sticky sweet glue. Even better was the part when my older sister, Monica, would help me hold the heavy pot of hot treats and pour it into the baking pan to press down.
There’s something oddly satisfying about getting a perfectly tightly-packed layer. 🙂
But now that I’m older and just ever-so-slightly wiser, I know that when I get these cravings, I gotta go for something just a tad (okay, a loooot) healthier. So today, we’re gonna learn how to make rice crispy treats without marshmallows, together. 🙂 The next time someone asks you if rice crispy treats are vegan, you can so, “well, these are!” Also, “I don’t share.” 😉
I promise you, these healthy vegan rice crispy treats are just as satisfying and way, wayyyy less guilt-inducing. They’re super easy to make—with just 3 ingredients needed. And, there’s also a quick ‘n easy warming process (for the almond butter and maple syrup) that gives you the same cozy vibes as those melting marshmallows and butter! 😉
And just in case you’re looking for a chocolatey version of this guy, try my chocolate peanut butter rice crispy treats–yep, from the archives!
Bonus: the mouthwatering, super cozy scent that fills your kitchen. There’s nothing quite like a treat that’s made with whole ingredients and still totally tasty!
Bonus bonus: the satisfaction you get from pressing that crisp rice cereal mixture down? Still here! (Am I the only odd person who needs this?!?)
Bonus bonus bonus (why don’t I just write 3rd bonus??): these treats join your favorite 3 ingredient Beaming Baker recipes:
- 3 ingredient no bake peanut butter oatmeal cookies
- 3 ingredient no bake peanut butter energy bites
- 3 Ingredient Homemade KIND Coconut Almond Bar Recipe
- 3 Ingredient Homemade Crunch Bars
- 3 Ingredient No Bake Gluten Free Peanut Butter Granola Bars
Try this healthy vegan rice crispy treats recipe for yourself and let me know what you think! In case you need just a few more points to be convinced, here are these rice krispy treats’ finest ones. They’re:
- made with just 3 simple ingredients
- so deliciously chewy
- vegan, gluten free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free
- pretty much the tastiest way to make healthy rice crispy treats without marshmallows
- made with the healthy, whole ingredients that you know and love
- super easy to make
- delightfully plant-based and allergy-friendly
- just the gluten free rice krispy treats recipe you’ve been looking for
- amazingly satisfying paired with a vegan pumpkin pie smoothie (just a tasty suggestion). 😉
- the perfect addition to your healthified vegan gluten free recipe box!
Are you ready to get your no bake on? Let’s do it! You grab the almond butter, I’ll grab the gluten free crisp brown rice cereal! It’s truly my life’s joy sharing and creating these treats and memories with you. Thank you for taking the time to stop by and enjoy a sweet moment with me. ‘Til next time…
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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3 Ingredient Healthy Vegan Rice Crispy Treats (Gluten Free, Dairy-Free)
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 16 treats 1x
Description
3 Ingredient Healthy Vegan Rice Crispy Treats (V, GF): a chewy homemade vegan rice krispy treats recipe, made with protein-rich whole ingredients. Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Clean Eating, Healthy Snacks.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsalted, natural creamy almond butter
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 cups vegan gluten free brown rice crisp cereal
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square baking pan with wax paper, parchment paper or greased foil. Set aside for later.
- Add almond butter and maple syrup to a microwave-safe bowl. Whisk until well mixed. Heat in 20-second increments in the microwave until warm and fragrant, and the mixture begins to dry out and caramelize (about 4-7 rounds).* Whisk in between heating increments.
- Add cereal to almond butter mixture. You can find vegan gluten free brown rice crisp cereal here. Stir and fold until well-incorporated.
- Pour into the prepared baking pan. Using a rubber spatula, smooth into an even, very tightly packed layer.
- Chill in the freezer for 1 hour. Remove and slice into 16 square treats. Enjoy! Storing notes below.
Also try my Toasted Coconut Almond Rice Crispy Treats and my Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats.
Equipment
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GFV Brown Rice Crisp Cereal (rs)
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Unsalted Natural Creamy Almond Butter
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8-inch Square Baking Pan (2-pack)
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- *Stovetop directions: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add almond butter and maple syrup. Whisk until well incorporated. Stir occasionally, heating until this mixture begins to bubble.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer for up to 1 week.
- Category: Bars, No Bake, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Clean Eating, Healthy Snacks
- Method: Chill
- Cuisine: American
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Brown Rice Crisp Cereal (V, GF) | Maple Syrup | Baking Pan (8-inch) | Unbleached Parchment Paper | My Favorite Knife | Glass Mixing Bowls | Stainless Steel Measuring Cups
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thanks for this recipe, Demeter. I just found multi-colored (for Easter) Rice Krispies on clearance at our Kroger so bought two boxes. I don’t love it as cereal like I did as a kid, so I thought everyone in the house would appreciate Rice krispy treats. We have an abundance of honey, so I’m going to try it with that instead of the maple syrup, unless you advise against it. I was thinking of thinning the honey with water just to tame down the sugary flavor. (I can’t handle the taste of heavily sweet food anymore. Even one of those bite-size cupcakes is too much).
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Ooh what a fun cereal to use! I cannot wait to hear what everyone thinks!
I want to try this for my kiddos, do you think we could use Annie’s bunnies friends cereal instead? Trying not to go to the store and we have a stock pile of that cereal??
Hi Bernadette, you know what? That might work! I haven’t tried it myself, so no guarantees. Let me know how it turns out. Enjoy!
What year was this recipe written?
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So… I’m not vegan so maybe there is something im not aware of but aren’t Rice Krispy treats already vegan if you use a vegan friendly margarine? Im planning on making them for my daughter’s birthday in lieu of cupcakes. To be considerate of those with food allergies. Im well versed in gluten and dairy sensitivities but kinda clueless on the vegan thing.
Hi Amanda! So sweet of you to be so considerate of your daughter and her friends. ☺️ Yep, vegan-friendly butter should work fine in a traditional rice crispy recipe. The main issue is that most marshmallows are not vegan because they contain gelatin, which is derived from animal products. Hence this marshmallow free recipe. Hope this helps!
a perfect recipe – easy, quick, yummy & satisfying! it’s also interesting because the result doesn’t taste like the ingredients – they transform together into the crispy sweet treat we love.
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Thanks so much, Linda! It makes me so happy to hear this. Enjoy! 🙂
Hi! Do you think I could use peanut butter instead of almond butter and sub agave with maple syrup? Thanks!! 🙂
Hi Lena! The PB swap is fine, but I haven’t tried it with agave myself. Let me know how it goes! 🙂
Delicious but don’t seem to hold together. I used fresh ground almond butter from Whole Foods that had been refrigerated. Took them to a covered dish dinner and people loved taste but most used forks to eat. Any suggestions.
Hi Charlene, did you get a chance to stir your almond butter until it was very well mixed? The consistency should be very liquidy and mostly smooth (with just a bit of grain from the almonds). Also, I’ve noticed that the nut butter grinders at Whole Foods sometimes yield chunkier, rather than, smooth almond butter. That could lead to the treats falling apart. Hope this helps!
Thanks will try again!
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Charlene, I just remembered that this recipe needs to be refrigerated. (I just reviewed the notes on the recipe.) Make sure to keep the treats in the fridge or freezer right up until you’re ready to serve, or else they’ll fall apart.
Delicious! I used Sunbutter for mine. So simple, and a very nice treat.
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Awesome! So happy to hear you enjoyed them Rebecca!
The krispies were slightly nutty and sweet, but with a texture like they had gone stale. They did not hold together. I put them in the fridge over night. When I cut them up, there was at least a cup of loose krispies.
Hi there! Hm, was your peanut butter dry or liquidy? If it was very dry (more like a paste), then it would make it harder for the treats to stick together. Also, if the cereal is soft at the start it will affect the final texture of the treats. Hope this helps! 🙂
Hi! I want to make these in our after school program! I have a few with nut allergies. Is there a substitution you’d suggest for almond butter? Thanks in advance
Hi Molly! Hope fun! . You could sunflower seed butter or soy butter. Hope this helps! 🙂
Have just put a batch in the freezer! I used peanut butter and golden syrup as that’s what the pantry had. Am excited to see if they still work out good! Thanks for the easy recipe 😀
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Yay! Hope you enjoy them Mary-Anne! .
I don’t have a microwave. Do I heat it double boiler style?
Hi Tanya! I have stovetop directions in the Notes section of the recipe. Hope you enjoy! 🙂
I love making rice crispy treats with nut butter and honey/maple syrup instead of marshmallows! 🙂
So great, right? Enjoy!
These look SO delicious! Need to try them soon!
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Haha yes you do Jamielyn! .
I am loving the healthier alternative to crispy treats! So delish!
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Thanks Abeer! They’re seriously so good! .
Whoa! I love this idea looks so tasty and easy to make, this is a keeper!
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Oh yes, super easy and super tasty! .
O God! What a great recipe! I want to try it immediately! Looks very tasty! THANK YOU!
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Haha you’re quite welcome Chrissie! I think you’re definitely gonna love them! 🙂
I cannot wait to make these for the kids after school, they will love them!
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Yay! This would make the perfect after school treat! .
I love easy recipes like this! My kids would definitely enjoy these especially if I make them with their favorite chocolate rice cereal.
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Ooh that does sound good! Hope the kiddos enjoy it! 🙂
I am ALL about easy healthy recipes so these rice crispy treats will definitely be making an appearance at my house!
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Woohoo! Cannot wait to hear what you think Liz! .
These look so moreish and delicious. I love that they’re healthy and only need three ingredients.
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Yep! Easy, healthy, and totally tasty is how we roll! .
Great twist on the classic to make them vegan! I bet the almond and maple flavor is soooo good!
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Thanks Lauren! 🙂 Oh yes, it’s absolutely phenomenal! .
Rice krispies treats have always been a favorite of mine 0 I can’t wait to try this healthier version!
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I know, aren’t they the best? . Hope you enjoy!
Is puffed brown rice the same thing as brown rice crisped cereal? Sorry if this is a dumb question.
Hi Jessy! Usually puffed rice is soft and puffy (like puffed kamut), while brown rice crisp cereal is crispy and crunchy (think of the cereal is rice crispy treats). Sometimes, however, brands will use the terms interchangeably. Hope this helps!