Cereal treats made with vegan ingredients including vegan crispy rice cereal, vegan marshmallows, and virgin coconut oil (or refined coconut oil or vegan butter).
¼cupvirgin coconut oilor refined coconut oil or vegan butter
4 ⅔cupsvegan crispy rice cereal
Instructions
Grease an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with coconut oil or vegan butter.
Grease a large mixing bowl with coconut oil or vegan butter and then add the crisp rice cereal to the bowl.
Stovetop method:
Cut the large marshmallows into 4 small pieces and place them in a saucepan.
Add the coconut oil or vegan butter and set over low heat.
Heat, stirring often until softened and somewhat melted.
Use the back of a rubber spatula or a wooden spoon to smash the marshmallows until they break down.
Pour over the crisp rice cereal and begin to stir.
Then use your hands, cautiously as the marshmallows are hot, to fully combine the cereal and marshmallows together.
Gently press the cereal mixture into an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan.
Allow the treats to cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into rectangles or squares.
Microwave Method:
Cut the large marshmallows into 4 small pieces.
Combine the marshmallows and coconut oil or vegan butter in a large microwave-safe bowl.
Heat on high power for 30-second bursts of power, removing and stirring, until the marshmallows become very soft and look somewhat melted. This took about 90 seconds in my microwave.
Use the back of a rubber spatula or a wooden spoon to smash the marshmallows until they break down.
Add the rice crispy cereal and stir to begin to coat the cereal.
Then use your hands, cautiously as the marshmallows are hot, to fully combine the cereal and marshmallows together.
Gently press the cereal mixture into an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan.
Give the cereal treats time to cool before cutting into squares or rectangles.
Notes
Store your gluten-free vegan cereal bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. I recommend using the larger Dandies Vegan Marshmallows to make these treats. Cut them into smaller pieces so they will melt more quickly.Vegan marshmallows will not melt until creamy. Just melt them until they no longer have a marshmallow shape then mix them into the cereal. Do not use old marshmallows as they will have dried out causing your treats to be dry too.