Original rice crispy treats are adapted to be gluten free in this fun remake of a classic treat! These Strawberry Rice Crispy Treats use freeze dried strawberries to give them a naturally sweet flavor and beautiful color perfect for a Valentine's Day treat!
Are Kellogg's Rice Krispies Gluten Free?
You may think that classic Kellogg's Brand Rice Krispies are gluten free because rice is a naturally gluten-free grain, but this cereal is made with malt flavoring. The malt is derived from barley which is aย gluten-containingย grain. Therefore, they are definitely NOT gluten-free!
Erewhon Organic Brown Rice Cereal is such an easy swap for rice crispies!
Ingredients You'll Need to Make These Strawberry Rice Crispy Treats
- Gluten Free Rice Crispies Cereal
- Freeze Dried Strawberries, these give the treats just the right amount of strawberry flavor and also a pretty pink color perfect for Valentine's Day!
- Butter, use plant-based for dairy free
- Marshmallows
How to Make this Strawberry Rice Crispy Recipe
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper(if using cookie cutters) or grease a 9x13 pan.
- Add freeze dried strawberries in a food processor until you have crumbs.
- Melt butter in a large stock pot over low heat.
- Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
- Stir in the freeze dried strawberries.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cereal until well coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Immediately press flat into your prepared pan with a butter wrapper or a greased spatula.
- Let cool before slicing or using a cookie cutter.
You're in for a treat, so let's eat!
Strawberry Rice Crispy Treats
Original rice crispy treats are adapted to be gluten and dairy free in this fun remake of a classic treat! These Strawberry Rice Crispy Treats use freeze dried strawberries to give them a naturally sweet flavor and beautiful color perfect for a Valentine's Day treat!
Ingredients
- 3 cups Gluten Free Rice Crispies Cereal
- 1 oz Freeze Dried Strawberries
- 4 tablespoon Butter use plant-based for dairy free
- 1 bag Marshmallows
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper(if using cookie cutters) or grease a 9x13 pan.
- Add freeze dried strawberries in a food processor until you have crumbs.
- Melt butter in a large stock pot over low heat.
- Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
- Stir in the freeze dried strawberries.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cereal until well coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Immediately press flat into your prepared pan with a butter wrapper or a greased spatula.
- Let cool before slicing or using a cookie cutter.
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Sabrina Sinclair
So nice!