Are Rice Krispies gluten-free?

No, Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal is not gluten-free because it contains malt flavoring. This flavoring is derived from barley, which is a gluten-containing grain.

Which brands of Rice Krispies are gluten-free?

There are tons of gluten-free alternatives for rice krispies cereal. I recommend One Degree Organic Foods Sprouted Brown Rice Crisps , Nature's Path Organic Crispy Rice Cereal , and the 365 by Whole Foods Market brands.

Is puffed rice the same as rice krispies?

No, puffed rice is unsweetened, soft, and puffy. On the other hand, rice krispies (or brown rice crisps) are light, crispy, and sweetened. That crispy texture is crucial for making homemade rice krispie treats, so don't swap these two ingredients.

Which marshmallow brands are vegan?

Regular marshmallows contain gelatin, which is an animal byproduct. Therefore, they aren't vegan. If you want to make this recipe vegan-friendly, I recommend using the Dandies or Trader Joe's brand.

Can I use regular butter and marshmallows?

Yes! If you are not dairy-free, you can use dairy butter and regular marshmallows.

How do you keep rice crispy cakes from getting hard?

Slowly melt the marshmallows to avoid this. If you overcook them, the sugar will burn and the rice crispy treats will harden.

Birthday Cake Rice Krispie Treats

Description

Birthday rice krispie treats are an easy funfetti dessert idea! They’re even better than the original recipe. These cake batter rice krispie treats are made with cake mix, marshmallows, rainbow sprinkles, and white chocolate chips. The easy recipe is vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free friendly. You’ll be amazed by how delicious these cereal bars are. It’s a fun dessert for kids, parties, birthdays, and celebrations! #ricekrispies #ricekrispietreats #cerealbars #funfettidesserts #funfetti

Ingredients

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1/2 cup butter or vegan butter
12 oz marshmallows or vegan marshmallows
1/2 cup yellow cake mix or funfetti cake mix, heat treated*
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/8 tsp salt
6 cups rice krispies cereal (or brown rice crisps)
1 and 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
1/3 cup rainbow sprinkles, divided

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the cake mix across the baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
Line a 9×9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some of the paper hanging over the edges. Lightly spray with oil.
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add marshmallows. Stir together just until the marshmallows are melted through. It is important to slowly melt them; do not overcook the marshmallows or your rice krispies treats will become hard.
Once the marshmallows are melted, immediately remove the pot from heat. Stir in the cake mix, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. Mix together to evenly combine.
Add rice krispies cereal and 2 tbsp rainbow sprinkles to the pot. Gently fold together, evenly coating all of the cereal.
Transfer the mixture to the baking dish. Using a silicone spatula, press it across the dish in an even layer.
In a small bowl, add white chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted through. Spread on top of the rice krispie treats. Top with the remaining rainbow sprinkles.
Set rice krispies aside to cool for one hour. After, slice into 12 or 16 squares. Enjoy!

Notes

*Heat treated cake mix: Please make sure you follow the instructions, and bake the cake mix before creating this recipe. Raw cake mix is not safe to eat. You MUST bake it before consuming it.
How to store: Store rice krispie treats inside a sealed container at room temperature. Enjoy within 2-3 days.
How to make them gluten-free: Kellogg’s Rice Krispies cereal contains malt flavoring, which is not gluten-free. Therefore, use gluten-free brown rice crisps cereal instead. I listed several recommendations in the FAQ.
Dairy-free/vegan: If you are not dairy-free or vegan, you can use regular dairy butter and regular marshmallows for this recipe.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 treat
Calories: 262
Sugar: 16g
Fat: 11g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 1g