5-Ingredient Chocolate Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats
Gluten-free, Dairy-Free, Vegan
Chocolate Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats
Valentines Day is nearly here and although we don’t need a holiday to show our loved ones how much we care, it sure is nice to have a day dedicated to celebrating LOVE.
My husband and I used to get each other elaborate gifts for Valentines Day, but in recent years, we have opted for fun experiences together and yummy treats to share! It makes for a more memorable day and we can appreciate it so much more than tangible gifts.
That’s why this year I decided to make a batch of these Chocolate Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats to share with those I love!
Full transparency: I made these and my husband informed me he does not like rice krispie treats… I guess you can still learn something new after nearly 10 years. These will have to be shared with my friends and coworkers instead! Hehe
Chocolate Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats
Danielle Webb | 2/11/2020
* prep time: 5 minutes
* cooling time: 1 hour
* total time: 1 hour, 5 minutes
Servings: 12-16 treats
Ingredients:
- 10 oz box Gluten-Free Cacao Crisp Cereal (I use OneDegree Organic)
- 10 oz bag mini marshmallows (I use the Vegan brand Dandies)
- 1 oz bag freeze-dried strawberries, crushed (I use the Natierra brand)
- 1/4 cup vegan butter
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Add butter to a large pot on the stove to melt
2. Once butter is melted, mix in the vanilla extract
3. Pour in the mini marshmallows and 2 Tbsp of the crushed freeze-dried strawberries. With a spatula, stir until the marshmallows are melted down and creamy
4. Remove from heat and stir in the cacao crisp cereal
5. Press the cacao crisp mixture into a 9x9 pan
6. Sprinkle the remainder of the freeze-dried strawberries on top of the rice krispie treats, pressing them down a bit so they stick
7. Optional: Melt 2 Tbsp dairy-free dark chocolate and 1 tsp coconut oil, stir, and drizzle on top for some extra chocolate!
8. Cover and allow to cool in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (can cool longer, but no less than 1 hour)
9. Cut into 12 or 16 squares, depending on desired size, and enjoy!
These make the perfect treat for a Galentines Day party, can be wrapped as a present for your Valentine, and can even be enjoyed year-round!
Be sure to tag #wanderfullywholesomeeats so I can see how you enjoyed this treats!
xoxo
Danielle Webb