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    Salted Plains » Recipes » Cookies & Bars

    Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats (Gluten-Free)

    Published: Mar 21, 2021 · Modified: May 12, 2021 by Tessa · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    These Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats are made gluten-free and vegan with brown rice cereal, vegan marshmallows, and coconut flour. A fun allergy-friendly idea for birthdays or anytime!

    rice krispie treats with sprinkles on wire rack

    Sprinkles are a game changer. Bright, happy, and always ready for a celebration.

    Celebration or not, these cake batter treats are great for anytime. And a little extra fun never hurts!

    closeup of rice krispie treat with sprinkles

    Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats Ingredients

    Often with birthday cake batter-flavored recipes, boxed cake mix is used as one of the main ingredients. To limit the added sugars and processed ingredients from a box mix, coconut flour works some gluten-free magic here. Take a look at everything you will need:

    • Brown rice cereal
    • Vegan mini marshmallows
    • Vegan butter
    • Vanilla extract
    • Coconut flour
    • Rainbow sprinkles

    Are these rice krispie treats dairy-free? Yes! Using vegan butter in place of regular butter keeps things dairy-free and adds the buttery birthday cake flavor.

    What brand of crispy rice cereal is gluten-free? There are a lot more options available now for gluten-free rice cereals. Brands that are gluten-free include Erewhon, Nature's Path, One Degree, or Barbara's. Do note, Kellogg's Rice Krispies contain malt and are not gluten-free.

    Also, a note about sprinkles: If you need to adhere to a gluten-free or vegan diet, be sure to check the ingredients label. Not all sprinkles are gluten-free and/or vegan. 

    cake batter rice krispie treat squares

    How to Make Gluten-Free Rice Krispie Treats

    One of the wonderful things about this easy dessert is how quickly it comes together. Here are the simple steps:

    1. Melt the vegan butter in a large saucepan.
    2. Add the marshmallows and stir occasionally until melted. 
    3. Sprinkle coconut flour on mixture and stir to combine.
    4. Remove pan from heat and add vanilla extract.
    5. Fold in rice cereal, salt, and sprinkles.
    6. Press mixture into a prepared baking pan and allow to cool.
    7. Cut into squares and serve!
    cake batter rice krispie treats stacked on cake plate
    rice krispie treat square with rainbow sprinkles on wire rack

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    Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats

    These Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats are made gluten-free and vegan with brown rice cereal, vegan marshmallows, and coconut flour. A fun idea for birthdays or anytime!
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    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 9
    Calories: 121kcal
    Author: Tessa

    Equipment

    • 9x9 Baking Pan
    • Parchment Paper
    • Silicone Spatula

    Ingredients

    • 5 tablespoons vegan butter
    • 3 + ⅓ cups (10oz) mini vegan marshmallows (I use Dandies brand)
    • 1 tablespoon coconut flour
    • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    • 4 cups gluten-free brown rice cereal
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup rainbow sprinkles check that they are gluten-free/vegan

    Instructions

    • Line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper.
    • In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, melt vegan butter. Once melted add marshmallows and stir occasionally until melted.
    • Sprinkle coconut flour over mixture and stir to combine. Remove from heat.
    • Add vanilla extract and stir to combine.
    • Fold in rice cereal, salt, and sprinkles until ingredients are evenly incorporated.
    • Transfer and press the mixture into an even layer in the prepared baking pan. Allow to cool before removing from pan and cutting into squares.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 297IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Ali

      October 19, 2021 at 10:45 am

      5 stars
      My kids loved these!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        October 20, 2021 at 12:58 pm

        That's awesome, thank you!

        Reply
    2. Valarie

      August 03, 2021 at 9:00 am

      Can I use dairy butter for these?

      Reply
      • Tessa

        August 30, 2021 at 10:38 am

        Hi Valarie! Yes, dairy butter should work just fine here.

        Reply
    3. Laurie Koochesfahani

      May 16, 2021 at 6:45 am

      If I’m allergic to coconut, is there an alternative?

      Reply
      • Tessa

        May 16, 2021 at 10:15 am

        Hi Laurie! You can easily omit the coconut flour if needed. It adds a subtle sweetness and texture that helps with that "cake batter" taste. You could sub with almond flour for texture if you wanted.

        Reply

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