Vegan Rice Crispy Treats with Chocolate Chips
If you're in need of a classic comfort food pick me up, then you have to make these Vegan Rice Krispie Treats with Chocolate Chips right now!
Servings: 12 - 16 treats
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. non-dairy butter, plus more for greasing
- 1/2 c. brown rice syrup (119 ml)
- 1/4 c. + 2 Tbsp. maple syrup (90 ml)
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract (I like Cook’s Cookie Vanilla for this recipe)
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 6 c. crispy rice cereal
- 1/3 c. mini or regular chocolate chips (62 g or 80 g) I use Enjoy Life mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Grease a two quart dish such as a 7x11 or 8x8 pan with butter and then set it aside for now.
- In a tall stock pot, melt the vegan butter over medium heat.
- Then, to that pot add the brown rice syrup, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt, and stir to combine.
- Add the crispy rice cereal and stir with a long handled spoon until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Pour this mixture into your prepared pan.
- Using the back of a spatula, press down VERY FIRMLY across the surface to make it compacted and evenly flat. If you find that the crispy treats are sticking to your spatula, grease it and try again.
- Immediately add the chocolate chips to the surface and press down VERY FIRMLY using that spatula once again.
- Allow the crispy treats to set and cool completely before cutting into them, at least 2 hours. Cut into bars using a very sharp knife. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you feel like getting creative, you can absolutely try making this recipe with other cereals, too!
- To properly store these, keep them in an airtight container or cover them in plastic wrap. They keep nicely at room temperature for about three days.