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Easy Vegan Vanilla Rice Crispy Treats

Easy Vegan Vanilla Rice Crispy Treats

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tablespoons vegan butter (I use Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks)
  • 1 10- ounce bag (4 cups) vegan marshmallows (I use Dandies All Natural Vanilla Marshmallows)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch pink sea salt
  • 4 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal (I use Trader Joe's Organic Crisp Rice Cereal)
  • Coconut oil cooking spray; for greasing pan

Optional Toppings:

  • Salted natural peanut butter (no added oil or sugar)
  • Melted dark chocolate

Instructions
 

  • Evenly coat a 8x8 glass baking pan with coconut oil spray to prevent sticking.
  • In a medium-large pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
  • Stir in the marshmallows and continue to stir until melted. My mixture was still a little lumpy.
  • Remove from heat, then stir in the vanilla and salt.
  • Gently fold in the cereal until evenly coated.
  • Press the marshmallow cereal mixture into the greased pan.
  • Let the treats set for one hour before slicing.
  • Once cooled, wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Best if enjoyed within 3 days.
  • Optional peanut butter chocolate topping: Right before serving, spread a layer of peanut butter over the top of the bars, then drizzle with melted chocolate.