Do you ever feel inexplicably guilty for neglecting inanimate objects? I came across my old camera recently and “felt bad” that I hadn’t used it in so long. I feel the same way every time I walk past my piano, which I rarely practise any more. It’s ridiculous. Anyway, I decided to use it to photograph these rice krispie treats for a quick, easy shoot. I was feeling impatient and wanted to skip the photography and head straight to the eating part!
A few weeks ago I tried making this recipe using aquafaba and agar flakes. It was a giant failure. So I tweaked the recipe and tried again. Another failure. So I had to settle for shop-bought vegan marshmallows in the end but at least the end result turned out perfectly! I might try and experiment with the aquafaba again in the future though. These funfetti rice krispie bites have the most delicious, chewy texture and crunch (no sogginess) and the sprinkles add an extra delicious texture.
Funfetti Rice Krispie Treats
Cute and delicious treats made with vegan marshmallows and rice krispies!
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp coconut oil
- 150 g vegan marshmallows, I used 2 bags of vanilla Freedom Mallows
- 80 ml / 1/3 cup light agave nectar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 170 g / 6 cups rice krispies
- Approximately 5 tbsp vegan-friendly sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a 9x9 inch pan with greaseproof paper.
- In a large saucepan, melt the coconut oil with the marshmallows and agave. Bring to a boil then turn the heat down low and stir for a minute so everything becomes thick and gloopy!
- Remove from the heat, stir in the vanilla and then the rice krispies and sprinkles. Mix until the rice krispies are completely coated.
- Transfer to the baking pan and press down firmly.
- Leave to set for an hour (or speed things up by placing in the fridge for 30 minutes) then cut into squares.
- Keep in an air-tight tin at room temperature for up to 5 days. Enjoy!
Hello ^-^ Do they taste very similar to original rice krispie squares by kellogs?
What could I use instead of coconut oil? Or can it just be left out?
Hi Donna, you could use some kind of oil or “buttery” spread. I haven’t tested it without so let me know how it turns out if you try it!
I will do :)
These look so colorful! I love the sprinkles. Thanks for sharing this, Aimee! :-)
Thanks Sina!
These are adorable! I know they aren’t exactly sophisticated, but rice krispie treats are still one of my all time favorite treats! And sprinkles make all things better :)
Me too! Can’t beat rice krispie treats.
Rice krispie treats are such a yummy and fun treat! Adorable with the funfetti!
Oh dear, rice krispies! That brings back childhood memories (incl. a month long revival in my mid twenties) haha.
Love the look of these treats!!
Oh I know failures in the kitchen all too well! But that’s how we learn and grow. Nobody is born a great cook, it is learned :) And these look perfect and delicious….rice krispie treats are one of my favorite indulgent treats! Love the sprinkles too!
Thanks Brandi!
These are SO incredibly bright and fun!! Reminds me of my childhood snacks – love it!! Gorgeous photos!
Thank you Ceara :-) They’re so nostalgic for me too!
i have tried to make them sans the marshmallow but have not been successful. looking at these, I’m tempted to give it a try soon!
nut butters work really great but sometimes you don’t want a nutty taste!
I’ve only ever microwaved the marshmallows. I like the idea of melting them with the coconut oil. I wasn’t sure how melting would work. Thanks for trying it out for me first!
They don’t really melt easily but once you mix everything in together, it all turns out!
My kids love rice krispie! but I don’t know how to make. Now I got the recipe. Looks so pretty!
Thanks Uma!
Yum! These look like sweet perfection. And I’d never heard of that brand of marshmallows – good to know.
Thanks Alisa :-) It was tricky not to eat the marshmallows before using them in the recipe!
Oh, these are so cute!! Love those pretty sprinkles!
Thanks Jenn :D
My Sofia will love making these, beautiful Aimee!
Thanks love! x
Out of failure comes a success! They look great and the sprinkles make them look so pretty! My son would love them…minus the sprinkles as they are too girly!
Haha I think boys secretly love the sprinkles too ;-)
Recipe fails happen to me more than I would like to admit! We all have our flops, right?! But goodness Aimee these turned out to be so lovely!!
Oh god yeah, I don’t think readers realise how many failures happen before I get a recipe on the blog! But it’s so satisying when they finally work out :-)
How funny – I do the same thing – mostly with my car. Like, “Gosh I’m sorry you’re so dirty and I haven’t washed you!” But these treats are enough to take my mind off my dirty car! So cute & festive!
Thanks Patricia :D
Haha! I just posted about a failed recipe today. What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger, right? :)
Your Rice Krispie treats look so good. I like aquafaba for many things, but I can see why you ditched it in this recipe.
Amen! Thanks Linda :-)
These are gorgeous Aimee! And those sprinkles <3 I love simple treats like this :)
Thanks Lucie! :-)
How did you know I just LOVE all things funfetti and sprinkles ;) SOOO great!
Thanks Rebecca :D
Oh my gosh, these are so pretty! I love any excuse to buy bags of vegan mallows.
Me too! Then it’s just the matter of not eating them all before they make it into the recipe…
Oh those failed recipes.. Do not even get me started. ;)
Rice krispies and vegan marshmallow combination looks and sounds incredible. So well done. <3
Haha! Yes, they’re the dark side of food blogging…
My boys will LOVE this recipe! I still not a fan of aquafaba. I’m always skeptical of things that come in cans…so I’m actually happy you didn’t use it in this recipe :) Looks lovely! Pinning!
Thank you, Vanessa! I am a huge aquafaba fan, although I was sceptical at first too :D