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Chocolate squares made with rice cereal on parchment paper.
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Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats

These Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats are made with rice cereal, cocoa powder, coconut oil, almond milk, and marshmallows. An easy no-bake dessert that is gluten-free and dairy-free!
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 16 pieces
Calories 116kcal
Author Tessa

Ingredients

  • 4 cups (140g) gluten-free crispy rice cereal
  • 4 tablespoons coconut oil (use refined for no flavor)
  • ¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 10 oz (about 4 + ⅓ cups) mini marshmallows (vegan if needed)
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Spray a 9X9 square baking dish with cooking spray and line with parchment paper. Place the rice cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Place the coconut oil in a medium nonstick saucepan or Dutch oven over low heat. If you don't have a nonstick saucepan, spray pan with cooking spray.
  • When coconut oil has melted, whisk in the cocoa powder and salt until cocoa has dissolved. Add the marshmallows and stir frequently until melted down, about 5-10 minutes. As the marshmallows start to melt, add almond milk and contiue to stir. Once melted down, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  • Transfer marshmallow mixture to the mixing bowl. Stir until all cereal has been coated. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. With parchment paper, press mixture into an even layer.
  • Allow to cool completely before tranferring to a cutting board and slicing into bars.

Notes

To store: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1square | Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 466IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 2mg