Are Rice Krispies gluten-free?

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

Which brands of Rice Krispies are gluten-free?

Fortunately, you can find lots of gluten-free alternatives for rice krispies cereal. I suggest the One Degree Organic Foods Sprouted Brown Rice Crisps , Nature's Path Organic Crispy Rice Cereal , and 365 by Whole Foods Market brands.

Yes! The original Oreo cookies are indeed vegan friendly. However, there are many other brands that make dairy-free chocolate sandwich cookies with better ingredients (and an even better flavor!). I love the Back to Nature and Newman's Own brands.

Which marshmallows are vegan?

Regular marshmallows contain gelatin, an animal byproduct, so they are not vegan. If you want to make this recipe vegan-friendly, use the Dandies or Trader Joe's brand.

Can I use regular butter and marshmallows?

Of course! If you are not following a vegan or dairy-free diet, feel free to use regular butter and marshmallows.

How do you keep rice crispy cakes from getting hard?

Slowly melt the marshmallows to avoid burning the sugar. Additionally, use fresh marshmallows that have a soft texture. If you follow these two tips, your rice krispie treats should be light and crispy.

Cookies and Cream Rice Krispie Treats

Description

Cookies and cream rice krispie treats are vegan, dairy-free, no-bake, and gluten-free friendly! These cereal dessert bars are crispy, sweet, sticky, and gooey. The recipe is easy to make with rice krispies cereal, marshmallows, Oreo cookies, and white chocolate chips. It’s a crowd pleasing dessert for parties, pot lucks, and Oreo lovers!

Ingredients

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1/2 cup butter or vegan butter
12 oz marshmallows or vegan marshmallows
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/8 tsp salt
5 cups rice krispies cereal (or brown rice crisps)
1 cup crushed Oreo cookies (~10 cookies)
1 cup white chocolate chips, for topping

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Instructions

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 the rice krispies treats will become hard.
Once the marshmallows are melted, immediately remove the pot from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. Mix together to evenly combine.
Add rice krispies cereal to the pot. Gently fold together, evenly coating all of the cereal. Add crushed Oreos and stir together until combined.
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. Drizzle (or spread) on top of the rice krispie treats.
Set aside to cool for one hour. If you’d like to speed up the process, you can chill them in the refrigerator. After, slice into 12 or 16 squares. Enjoy!

Notes

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: 252
Sugar: 13g
Fat: 11g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 0.5g