Easy to make treats that are filled with crunchy peanut butter goodness and sweet, marshmallow-y goodness. Vegan recipe with a gluten-free option!
These rice krispie squares are sweet, nutty, crunchy yet gooey and ridiculously moreish.
If you’re not avoiding gluten, you can just use regular Rice Krispie cereal but to make these gluten-free, I used Nature’s Path Crispy Rice cereal.
Crunchy or smooth peanut butter is of course down to preference but I really recommend the crunchy kind in this recipe to give another texture and extra crunch.
More ways to use vegan mini marshmallows:
📖 Recipe
Vegan Peanut Butter & Marshmallow Rice Krispie Treats
Crunchy and sweet rice krispie treats with peanut butter and mini vegan marshmallows. So easy to make and you won't be able to stop eating them!
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp dairy-free butter spread
- 225 g / 3 cups vegan mini marshmallows, I used Freedom Mallows
- 165 g / ⅔ cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 125 g / 5 cups gluten-free rice crisp cereal, I used Nature's Path
Instructions
- Melt the spread in a large saucepan over a low-medium heat. Stir in the marshmallows until melted.
- Mix in the peanut butter until combined and a smooth, thick mixture is formed.
- Remove from the heat, stir in the vanilla extract and Rice Krispies.
- Add the mixture to a 9x9 inch baking tin and flatten firmly.
- Leave to cool completely before cutting into 16 squares or 25 mini bites.
Notes
I put my mixture in the freezer for 10 minutes, to help it firm up quickly.
Nutrition Information
Yield 16Amount Per Serving Calories 151Saturated Fat 1gCarbohydrates 23gFiber 1gProtein 3g
Carol says
Hi, just checking before I make them…is the sugar in the marshmallows enough? No need to add more?
Thanks.
Aimee says
It will still need a bit more sweetness to counteract the savoury ingredients but you can try it with a bit less sweetener if you prefer.
Carol says
I don’t see any sweeter in the recipe. Am I missing it?
Aimee says
Carol, I’m so sorry I was on another planet. I had a completely different recipe in my head. Yes, in this recipe, you should find it just the right amount of sweetness, no more sweetness needs to be added! Apologies for the confusion…
Vicky says
Who wouldn’t like these! Wonderful recipe Amy! Well done on your win! Don’t you wish we could buy Earth Balance here?
I will pin these for a treat day!
Kimberly/TheLittlePlantation says
These sounds SO naughty! I love the flavour combo and the backdrop here is sooooo pretty :)
Aimee says
Thanks Kimberly! I can’t believe how much I ate of this batch… next time I make them I’m gonna make sure I give most of them away!
Samina @ The Cupcake Confession says
These treats look so decadent! I’m loving the peanut butter and marshmallow pairing! Can’t wait to try!
Aimee says
It’s SO good. Too good, in fact. *Pats belly*
Nadia's Healthy Kitchen says
Crunchy peanuts, rice crispies and marshmallows!!! I can’t imagine a better combo :D sounds and looks divine!
Aimee says
Thanks Nadia!