Homemade Rice Krispy Treats
It’s back to school, and although we homeschool, all the extra curricular activities have officially begun. Pick up, drop off, snacks, on the go meals, and more.
One treat my boys absolutely love is Rice Krispy Treats. Game day team treats or a great play date treat that’s nut and gluten free as well. One of my go to’s to take to a party that both young and old enjoy.
Ingredients:
6 tbsp Butter
1.5 (10oz) pks Marshmallows
1 tsp Vanilla
6 cups Rice Krispy Cereal
Method:
Grease and line a 13.5 x 9.5 inch baking dish with parchment, and set aside.
Melt butter then add marshmallows and melt low and slow.
Cooking it low and slow ensures even melting and doesn’t over cook the marshmallows.
Once melted, spray a wooden spoon with oil, remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
Spraying the wooden spoon with oil helps the marshmallow mixture not to stick to the spoon.
Now quickly once the vanilla is mixed in, stir in the cereal.
Pour into your greased and lined baking tray.
Spray some more oil onto your wooden spoon and gently press the mixture into the rectangle form.
Now take another parchment sheet and press firmly to pack the treats into an even layer.
Let cool for about an hour then cut into squares and enjoy right away or wrap individual for on the go or party treats!
Want to kick these up a notch if you don’t have nut allergies?! Add equal parts of any nut butter as the butter in the recipe (so 6tbsp) when the marshmallows melt. Give it a stir to melt through then add the rice cereal and mix. Add a handful of chocolate chips and pour into your tray! Top with some sprinkles because why not?! And enjoy!
I hope you give these a try and enjoy these as much as my boys do. Be sure to let me know how you like them if you give them a try!
Tips/Notes:
*Marshmallow fluff may be used if desired, I just prefer the hold and texture of real marshmallows.
*Dandies brand marshmallows are vegan and gluten free, as are the Trader Joe’s brand.
*There are many imitation, alcohol free, vanilla flavorings:
Trader Joe’s
Baker’s Imitation Vanilla
Frontier Coop
Market Pantry Imitation Vanilla Flavor
*Please always read labels to make sure of any allergies or dietary restrictions. Also please be sure that even if something says “alcohol free” to read the back of the label and fine prints to be sure there is no % added.
*The above suggested items or any recommendations of ingredients should also always be checked. Manufacturers may change ingredients regularly so please always check and be aware.
