Gluten Free Rice Krispy Treats
Gluten Free Rice Krispy treats are the perfect easy treat to make in less than 10 minutes! This family friendly dessert is something my kids get excited about and love to help me make! In this post I will show you how to make the perfect gooey rice krispies and answer questions like, are rice krispies gluten free? And are rice crispy treats gluten free?
Rice Krispies Treats were invented by Malitta Jensen and Mildred Day at the Kellogg Company in the 1930s. The recipe was created as a promotional item for the Kellogg’s cereal, Rice Krispies.
Gluten Free Rice Krispy Treats
Rice Krispies Treats are beloved by many as a nostalgic treat from their childhood. They are often associated with bake sales, lunchbox snacks, or family gatherings, making them a comforting and familiar treat.
One of the great things about Rice Krispies Treats is that they require no baking. The mixture is simply melted, mixed, and then pressed into a pan to set. It’s a quick and easy dessert option.
Are rice krispies gluten free?
No, they are not! Rice krispie cereal contains malt and it is not safe for those following a gluten-free diet!
Are rice crispy treats gluten free?
Rice Krispies Cereal brand treats are NOT gluten free! However, you can make them homemade with safer ingredients. There are some brands that sell gluten-free rice krispy style treats.
One would think that a rice cereal such as Rice Krispies were gluten free, but in fact they contain malt. So, do not use them if you are celiac or gluten sensitive.
The hardest part of the recipe is scouting for safe cereal. There are several organic rice cereal brands out there, but most often I like buying the store brand brown rice cereal at my local Sprouts. Some of my other go-to brand are…
Can you make gluten free rice krispie treats?
You betcha. You only need 4 simple ingredients to make these.
- Gluten free rice cereal: This is the most important part because it is vital that your cereal does not contain malt! My go-to brands are the Sprouts Brown Rice Cereal and Nature’s Path Brown Rice Cereal
- Marshmallows: You can use your favorite brand. We buy Dandies or the Trader Joe’s brand.
- Coconut oil or vegan (regular) butter
- Vanilla Extract: This is optional, but really elevates the flavor
How do you make Gluten Free Rice Krispy Treats?
In a large sauce pan on medium heat, you will melt your coconut oil or vegan butter. You can use regular butter if you are not dairy free.
Add your marshmallows, we love Dandie marshmallows or the Trader Joe’s brand because they do not contain corn and my son has a corn allergy.
Stir until they are combined and melted with the coconut oil or butter.
Add half of the cereal, stir it well and then add the other half.
Pour it into your greased pan and spread out. Allow to cool and then enjoy!
If you use coconut oil, there will be a slight coconut flavor. They can also harden more when cooled because coconut oil tends to get very solid when cold.
Here I made them festive for the Holiday’s by taking the mixture after cooking and laying it on a Silicone Baking Mat. I flatten it slightly and then cut out Christmas tree with cookies cutters. I then decorated them with melted chocolate, sprinkles, candy canes and some chocolate candies.
They are fast and easy to make and the kids love decorating them. I am sure Santa would love to eat them too!
Coconut oil rice krispies
Why do my rice crispy treats get hard?
As the oil/butter cools the rice krispy will harden. To avoid this you can use butter or vegan butter (add a little extra) and microwave it for about 5-8 seconds before eating. The microwave will soften it right back up!
Is it Rice Krispy or Rice Krispies?
Technically the cereal and store bought snack bars are Rice Krispies, but either way it works. Tomato, tomato.
Dairy Free Gluten Free Rice Krispies Treats
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Ingredients
- 12 oz Marshmallows
- 6 Cups Gluten Free Crispy Rice Cereal If it is not labeled GF then it likely has malt extract, be careful!
- 1/2 Cup Coconut Oil or Vegan Butter plus some for greasing the dish
Instructions
- In a large sauce pan on medium heat, melt your coconut oil
- Add your marshmallows, stir until they are combined and melted
- Add half of the cereal, stir it well and then add the other half.
- Pour it into your greased pan and spread out. Allow to cool and then enjoy!
Nutrition
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This post was originally posted on July 27. 2016. It was updated in June 2023.
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What coconut oil do you use for this?
I use unrefined organic coconut oil
What gluten free rice cereal brand did you use?
I’ve used a few different brands over the years. But more recently I have been buying Natures Path rice cereal that is gluten free.
They were amazing!!! I actually used a cereal called Three Wishes and vegan marshmallows(Dandies) and it turned out perfect!!!! Thank you!!
We love Three Wishes! I am so happy you enjoyed them.