Rice Crispy Treats—Two Ways

These two delicious Rice Crispy Treat recipes come from our friend Jenné Claiborne at Sweet Potato Soul.

The first is your basic, traditional, and totally nostalgic recipe. And the second has a little bit of sweet and savory melted in. Both are equally delicious, kid and adult friendly, and quick to make—which means quick to eat!

SPS Rice Crispy Traditional
Jenné Claiborne / Sweet Potato Soul

Classic Rice Crispy Treats

Yields 14 squares.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 1 10 oz bag vegan marshmallows—Dandies or Trader Joes brands
  • 6 cups brown rice crisps—Barbara’s is one of many brands that will work well

Directions

  1. Line a 9″ x 9″ baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  3. Add the marshmallows to melt along with the butter. Stir often to prevent burning. This will take about 6 minutes to melt completely.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Stir in the rice crisps and make sure they are all coated in marshmallow.
  6. Transfer to the baking dish and press firmly with a palm-sized piece of parchment paper.
  7. Allow to cool for about 1 hour before enjoying.

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Almond Butter Rice Crispy Treats
Jenné Claiborne / Sweet Potato Soul

Almond Butter Rice Crispy Treats

Yields 8 squares.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup almond butter
  • ⅓ cup coconut nectar, maple syrup, or agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups rice crisps
  • ½ cup marshmallows, chopped or use minis
  • 1 banana, chopped
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips or 2 oz chocolate bar, melted

Directions

  1. Line a 9″ x 9″ baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Warm and soften the almond butter and coconut nectar over medium heat in a large pot.
  3. Remove from heat, and stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Stir in the rice crisps and make sure they’re all coated in the almond butter mixture.
  5. Transfer to the baking dish, and press firmly with a palm-sized piece of parchment paper.
  6. Sprinkle the top with marshmallows, banana, and a generous drizzling of melted chocolate.
  7. Allow the chocolate to harden in the refrigerator for about 1 hour before enjoying.
  8. Store in the fridge to keep the bars firm. They will soften if they sit out for a while.

For the original recipes and a demonstration video, click here.

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