Description
The most deliciously chewy Peppermint Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats made with whole food ingredients, perfect for the holidays! Vegan and gluten-free.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups crispy brown rice cereal
- 1/2 cup brown rice syrup (or honey)
- 1/2 cup Sunbutter (or almond/cashew butter)
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup mini marshmallows, divided (Dandee's vegan if desired)
Instructions
- Line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment or wax paper. Set aside.
- Place cereal in a large mixing bowl. Set aside. Warm brown rice syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and let it boil for about a minute (this helps the treats stick together). Remove from heat and stir in SunButter, chocolate chips, and peppermint extract (I like to use a wooden spoon).
- Pour the liquid mixture over cereal, stirring to coat everything. Fold in 1/2 cup marshmallows. Press the mixture very firmly and tightly into the prepared pan (I use a wooden spoon sprayed with cooking spray). Press remaining 1/2 cup marshmallows into bars.
- Allow the bars to cool for at least an hour before slicing. You can refrigerate or freeze to speed up cooling. Store in a sealed container in the fridge.