These dairy free Rice Krispie treats are a fabulous dessert that's allergen friendly and oh so delicious! The coconut flavor, soft texture, and gooey crispy treats are a perfect snack for anyone.
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I love these rice crispy treats so much that I may never go back to the butter version again. The subtle coconut flavor isn't overwhelming and adds just the right amount of flavor to every bite to make it truly unique. Even my picky kids (that hate coconut) couldn't detect it! Win!
I like to sprinkle a little flakey salt over the top of my coconut oil rice krispie squares to help round out the flavors, but even without salt, these treats taste incredible.
For more rice krispie treat fun, make sure to check out my Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats, Rice Krispie Treats with Marshmallow Fluff, and Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats.
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💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Simple ingredients. One of the best parts about making rice krispie treats is that they use basic and simple ingredients. This recipe only needs 3 ingredients to make it work.
- Easy to make. This recipe doesn't take any extra effort or time compared to making traditional rice krispie treats.
- Delicious! Soft, chewy, gooey rice krispie treat that you already know and love and filled with a subtle hint of delicious coconut.
🛒 Ingredients
Mini marshmallows- Using mini marshmallows is best because they melt down easier.
Coconut oil- We will use coconut oil in place of butter for this recipe. This is what will help everything not to stick to the pan and to help the marshmallows melt more evenly.
Rice crispy cereal- You can use any brand of rice crispy cereal, but you will need several cups of this dry cereal. If you still have cereal leftover, try our Rice Krispie Treat in a Mug and Oreo Rice Krispie Treats.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Buy cereal in bulk: Larger boxes or store brands cost less per cup and work the same.
Watch marshmallow sales: Mini marshmallows are often discounted around holidays.
Stretch the batch: Press the mixture lightly into the pan to avoid using extra ingredients.
🥄 Instructions for Dairy Free Rice Krispie Treats
Step 1: Melt your coconut oil in a large pot over medium/low heat on the stove.
Step 2: Add in the marshmallows using a wooden spoon, stirring every so often until the marshmallows are fully dissolved.
Step 3: Stir in the cereal until it's well mixed and then pour the mixture into a greased 9x9 baking dish.
Step 4: Let cool and set for at least one hour before serving.
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- Stir gently. Mix as little as possible so the marshmallows stay soft and gooey.
- Use low heat. Cook over medium low heat to prevent overcooking, which keeps the treats from turning brittle.
- Cool before cutting. Let the treats cool for at least an hour. Lining the pan with parchment paper makes removal and slicing much easier.
❄️ Storage, Reheating & Make Ahead
Storage: Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days, with parchment between layers to prevent sticking.
Reheating: These are best enjoyed at room temperature, but a quick 5-8 seconds in the microwave can soften them if needed.
Make Ahead: Prepare up to 2 days in advance and store tightly covered until ready to serve.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
Serve with fresh fruit, a glass of milk, or alongside other no-bake desserts for parties or snack trays.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
While there is no dairy in these treats, they are not vegan-friendly. Marshmallows contain an ingredient that is not vegan friendly (gelatin) and cereal would need to be purchased specifically labeled as vegan.
If you want to swap out half of the coconut oil for plant-based butter, you can do that! The flavor will be less coconut and still remain dairy free.
These coconut oil rice krispie treats can last up to 3 or 5 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature. To store them, stack them with small parchment paper layers between them to prevent sticking (you'll thank me for this tip later).
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📖 Recipe
Dairy Free Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- ¼ cup coconut oil - ($0.72)
- 1 bag (10 ounces) mini marshmallows - ($1.12)
- 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal - ($0.80)
Instructions
- Melt the oil. In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt the coconut oil.
- Melt the marshmallows. Add the mini marshmallows and stir occasionally with a wooden spoon until fully melted and smooth.
- Add the cereal. Remove from heat and stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
- Press into pan. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x9-inch baking dish and gently press into an even layer.
- Cool and serve. Let the treats cool and set for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Soft texture. Stir the marshmallows as little as possible to keep the treats soft and gooey.
- Heat control. Cook over medium-low heat to avoid scorching the marshmallows.
- Easy removal. Lining the pan with parchment paper makes removal and slicing easier.
- Flavor option. Use half coconut oil and half plant-based butter for a milder coconut flavor.
- Storage. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 5 days, layering with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
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