These vegan rice krispies treats are the perfect dessert for summer. With crushed graham crackers, melty marshmallows and just the right amount of chocolate, this simple recipe is a total crowd pleaser.
It’s s’mores season and I may or may not be overdoing it this year! S’mores cookies, s’mores bars and now these s’mores vegan rice krispie treats. I can’t get enough!
Of course, if you aren’t feeling the whole S’mores thing, you can easily leave out the graham crackers and chocolate and just keep these like regular vegan rice krispies.
They are so good either way, and extra ooey gooey just the way I like them. This definitely isn’t the most healthy recipe, but not every dessert needs to be!
I’m a big believer in treating yourself, and these s’mores rice krispies are the perfect way to do that.
Key ingredients
Marshmallows. The star of the show! The brand Dandies makes vegan marshmallows that are great and taste just like regular ones. I do not recommend making these with no marshmallows.
Rice Krispies Cereal. You can use any type of puffed rice cereal, I happened to use actual Rice Krispies.
Graham Crackers. I used gluten free graham crackers, but anything goes! They sometimes have honey, so keep an eye out if you follow a strict vegan diet.
Butter. You will need 1/2 cup of vegan butter, which is equal to 1 stick. I like the brand Earth Balance for this. If you are not vegan, just use regular butter!
Chocolate. I used Lily’s Sweets dark chocolate but any kind of chopped up chocolate bar or chips will work.
How to make rice krispies
Step 1: Melt the butter in a large pan or dutch oven.
Step 2: Add in the marshmallows and melt over medium/low heat, stirring occasionally until fully melted.
Step 3: Add in the vanilla, rice krispies and crushed graham crackers. Fold to combine. it helps to lightly grease your spatula so it’s not too sticky.
Step 4: Let cool for 5-10 minutes, then fold in the chopped chocolate just until combined.
Step 5: Press into a greased 9×9 inch baking pan. I like to press on extra marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers on top, but this is optional!
Step 6: Set aside to set for 1 hour, then slice into 12-16 squares and enjoy!
Make them gooey!
These vegan rice krispies are already really gooey as written, but you can definitely take it up a notch if you prefer!
All you need to do is add more marshmallows to the mix. This recipe calls for 22 ounces, but you can use more to create a really gooey texture.
Also, if you don’t want them to be s’mores flavored, you are totally able to leave out the chocolate and graham crackers. Just proceed with the recipe as usual but without those two ingredients!
Can I make these in advance?
Yes! You can easily make these vegan rice krispies ahead of time since they hold up really well.
Just be sure to keep them covered in an air tight container or wrapped tightly in foil so they don’t dry out.
Are marshmallows vegan?
Most marshmallows contain gelatin so they are not vegan. The brand Dandies makes great vegan marshmallows though and I promise you can’t tell the difference!
Traditional rice krispies are not naturally vegan because of the gelatin, so store bought vegan rice krispies are more difficult to find!
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Vegan S’mores Rice Krispie Treats
by: claire cary
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegan butter
- 22 ounces vegan marshmallows
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 cups rice krispie cereal
- ⅔ cup crushed graham crackers I used gluten free
- 4 ounces chocolate chopped
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pan or dutch oven.
- Add in the marshmallows and melt over medium/low heat, stirring occasionally until fully melted.
- Add in the vanilla, rice krispies and crushed graham crackers. Fold to combine. it helps to lightly grease your spatula so it's not too sticky.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes, then fold in the chopped chocolate just until combined.
- Press into a greased 9×9 inch baking pan. I like to press on extra marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers on top, but this is optional!
- Set aside to set for 1 hour, then slice into 12-16 squares and enjoy!
Notes
Just be sure to keep them covered in an air tight container or wrapped tightly in foil so they don’t dry out. If you are not feeling the s’mores flavor, just leave out the graham crackers and chocolate!
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