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    Published: Feb 22, 2021 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    Dairy Free Rice Krispie Treats

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    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 stretchy crispy treats are a perfect snack for anyone.

    aerial view of coconut oil rice krispies in a pan with scattered marshmallows and crispies around it

    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.

    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.

    Even my picky kids (that hate coconut) couldn't detect it! Win!

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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 📖 Recipe
    ingredients needed for dairy free coconut oil rice krispies

    🥘 Ingredients

    • Mini marshmallows
    • Coconut oil
    • Crispy rice cereal

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    • Large pot
    • Wooden spoon
    • 9x9 baking dish
    • Measuring cups
    a pile of coconut oil rice krispies in a green sided dish

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    Making these rice crispy treats with coconut oil is super easy and simple. My biggest tip is to stir as little as possible so that you don't overwork the marshmallows. This prevents hard and brittle treats later and allows them to remain soft and gooey.

    Another huge tip is to make them over medium/low heat. The lower the heat the longer it will take but it prevents overcooking the marshmallows and allows them to turn out perfect and gooey. So this is also very important for avoiding brittle treats later.

    Allowing the cereal treats to cool for at least an hour will make them much easier to serve them up and slice as well. But a good trick to get them out of the pan is to line it with parchment paper so they come out easier and you don't need to slice them in the pan.

    a close view of squares of coconut oil rice krispies in a dish

    💭 FAQs

    Are rice crispy treats vegan?

    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.

    Can I use butter in coconut oil rice crispies?

    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.

    How long are coconut oil krispie treats good for?

    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).

    collage showing how to make dairy free coconut oil rice krispies

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make dairy free rice krispies with these simple step-by-step instructions:

    1. Melt your coconut oil in a large pot over medium/low heat on the stove.
    2. Add in the marshmallows using a wooden spoon, stirring every so often until the marshmallows are fully dissolved.
    3. Stir in the cereal until it's well mixed and then pour the mixture into a greased 9x9 baking dish.
    4. Let cool and set for at least one hour before serving.
    coconut oil rice krispies in a dish in background with a slice in front

    More great dairy free recipes to try

    • Dairy Free Waffles
    • Easy Dairy Free Coleslaw
    • Rich and Chocolatey Vegan Mug Brownie
    • Easy One Bowl Vegan Banana Bread with Applesauce
    • Stovetop Banana Bread

    📖 Recipe

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    Dairy Free Rice Krispie Treats

    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 stretch crispy treats are a perfect snack for anyone.
    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Cool Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
    Servings: 9 squares
    Calories: 212kcal
    Cost Recipe $3.63 / Serving $0.40
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    Equipment

    • Large Pot
    • Wooden Spoon
    • 9x9 baking dish
    • Measuring Cups

    Ingredients

    • 10 oz bag mini marshmallows ($0.99)
    • ¼ cup coconut oil ($0.64)
    • 5 cups Rice Krispie Cereal ($2.00)

    Instructions

    • In a large pot over medium/low heat, melt your coconut oil.
    • Add in the marshmallows and using a wooden spoon, stir every so often until the marshmallows are fully dissolved.
    • Stir in the cereal until well mixed and then pour the cereal into a greased 9x9 baking dish.
    • Let cool and set for at least an hour before slicing and serving.

    Notes

    Recipe Tips

    Making these rice crispy treats with coconut oil is super easy and simple. My biggest tip is to stir as little as possible so that you don't overwork the marshmallows. This prevents hard and brittle treats later and allows them to remain soft and gooey.
    Another huge tip is to make them over medium/low heat. The lower the heat the longer it will take but it prevents overcooking the marshmallows and allows them to turn out perfect and gooey. So this is also very important for avoiding brittle treats later.
    Allowing the cereal treats to cool for at least an hour will make them much easier to serve them up and slice as well. But a good trick to get them out of the pan is to line it with parchment paper so they come out easier and you don't need to slice them in the pan.
    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.

    Storage

    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).

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1square | Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 37.1g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 143.8mg | Potassium: 12.4mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 19.4g | Vitamin A: 111.1IU | Vitamin C: 4.4mg | Calcium: 2.9mg | Iron: 1.4mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
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