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Kids and adults will never know that these corn syrup-free, nut-free, and dairy-free treats are healthier snacks. They'll just know that the gooey marshmallow cereal treats taste great. In this post, I'll share tips to make Keto, Vegan, and Gluten-Free Rice Krispie Treats too.<\/p>\n

\"healthy<\/p>\n

As far as desserts go, Rice Krispie treats are a reasonably healthy choice. One 2-inch by 3-inch treat made using our very BEST Rice Krispie Treat recipe<\/a> only has 115 calories and is loaded with crisp rice cereal. That's not bad. <\/p>\n

You can make a healthy Rice Krispie treat by swapping out the butter and marshmallows with honey and nut butter. But, there are 140 calories in one 2-inch square of our Honey Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats<\/a>. Plus, those treats cannot be enjoyed by anyone with a nut allergy. <\/p>\n

So, I wanted to find a way to make our traditional recipe healthier by using healthier ingredients. <\/p>\n

\"Ingredients<\/p>\n

These non-GMO treats are made using organic brown rice crispy cereal, coconut oil, and corn syrup-free and artificial color-free marshmallows.<\/p>\n

To make these healthier Rice crispy treats you'll need:<\/p>\n

Organic Brown Rice Crispy Cereal or Sprouted Brown Rice Cereal<\/strong> - I used 365 by Whole Foods Organic Brown Rice Crisps which are made with organic brown rice, organic cane sugar, and salt. If you prefer, you can use sprouted brown rice cereal<\/a> made with coconut sugar.<\/p>\n

Coconut Oil or Plant-Based Butter<\/strong> - Use Refined coconut oil if you prefer your treats to have no coconut flavor. Use unrefined coconut oil if you enjoy a little coconut flavor. I used unrefined coconut oil and love the flavor it imparts in these treats. Plant-based butter will work well in this recipe too. <\/p>\n

Marshmallows<\/strong> - You'll want to choose marshmallows that do not contain any artificial coloring or flavor. You can also use keto, gluten-free, and vegan marshmallows to fit your special dietary needs. <\/p>\n

\"Healthier<\/p>\n

Our favorite brand of marshmallows (Jet-Puffed) contains corn syrup, food coloring (blue 1), and artificial flavoring. To make a healthier treat, I chose to use Smashmallows, but you can also use Dandies Marshmallows or Max Mallows. <\/p>\n

To Make Healthier Rice Krispie Treats use Smashmallows<\/h2>\n

Smashmallows<\/strong><\/p>\n