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 crispy treats are a perfect snack for anyone.

a pile of coconut oil rice krispies in a green sided dish

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 Rice Krispie Treats with Chocolate Chips, Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats, and Red Velvet Rice Krispie Treats.

Why This Recipe Works

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.

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🥘 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.

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🔪 Instructions

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

Melt your coconut oil in a large pot over medium/low heat on the stove.

Add in the marshmallows using a wooden spoon, stirring every so often until the marshmallows are fully dissolved.

Stir in the cereal until it's well mixed and then pour the mixture into a greased 9x9 baking dish.

rice krispie cereal in a large pot mixed with melted marshmallows

Let cool and set for at least one hour before serving.

coconut oil rice krispie treats in an 8x8 baking 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.

💭 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).

coconut oil rice krispies in a dish in background with a slice in front

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