Healthy Rice Crispy Squares – Vegan and Gluten Free

Nina Manolson

Healthy Rice Crispy Squares – Vegan and Gluten Free

healthy rice crispy ingredients

O.K., maybe not exactly healthy, as in I wouldn’t call this a superfood or anything, but it is definitely healthier than the rice crispy treats I grew up with.

My son does not eat regular sugar marshmallows because they have gelatin in them, which is a meat product. Choosing not to eat a roasted marshmallow when all your cousins and friends are, is not the easiest thing for a 10 year old. So, in admiration of his commitment, I promised my son I would find him vegan marshmallows, so he could partake of the roasted melting-white-goo-on-a-stick and I also promised him a healthier version of rice crispy squares.

Voila:

Healthy Rice Crispy Squares:

(With my comments in blue on each ingredient)

1 10 oz package of vegan marshamallows.

We used Dandiesair puffed vegan marshmallows. Do not be fooled by their appearance in my blog. They are not a health food, a whole food or a raw food. They are simply a better alternative to regular gelatin, all white sugar marshmallows.

4 cups Erewhon Crispy Brown Rice Cereal

Here is what’s in Erewhon Crispy Brown Rice Cereal: ORGANIC BROWN RICE, ORGANIC BROWN RICE SYRUP, SEA SALT

Here is what is in Rice Krispies Cereal by Kellogs (OY!): RICE, SUGAR, SALT, MALT FLAVORING, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, IRON, ASCORBIC ACID

2 Tablespoons of butter or earth balance or Coconut Oil (if you want it to be vegan) As of 2011 – I have been using Extra Virgin Coconut Oil in most of my baking and sweets. Coconut Oil is very healthy choice.

Nuts: Optional – If you want to add some protein, mix in chopped almonds. This will also reduce the sugar high and low that occurs when eating a refined carbohydrate like the rice crispies and a high sugar food like the marshmallows.

healthy rice crispy treats

1. In large saucepan melt butter or earth balance over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.

2. Add crispy brown rice cereal. Stir until well coated.

3. Press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares. Best if served the same day.

Mmmm!

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Nina Manolson, MA, CHC, LMT is the Smokin’ Hot Mom Mentor and Family Wellness Expert. She’s the founder of SmokinHotMom.com and HealthyYummyKids.com. She helps busy moms look and feel their best, and helps them feed their kids well in a world that doesn’t. To get your F.R.E.E. Audio CD by mail and receive her healthy recipes and wellness tips click here.