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 a gluten-containing grain. Therefore, they are definitely NOT gluten-free!
Erewhon Organic Brown Rice Cereal is such an easy swap for rice crispies!
Whether you're making treats for a classroom celebration, a festive dessert board, or a cozy night in, these Valentine's Day Rice Krispie treats come together in minutes and are always a hit. They're nostalgic, adorable, and made with simple ingredients.
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!
- Salted Butter, use plant-based for dairy free
- Marshmallows
Always check labels to ensure your cereal and marshmallows are certified gluten-free, especially if serving someone with Celiac disease.
Looking for more gluten free desserts for Valentine's Day? I think you'll love this recipe for Easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Lava Cake and this fun Raspberry Crumble Dessert Pizza!
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.
Why You'll Love These Easy Strawberry Treats!
- Naturally pink from real strawberries (no dye!)
- No-bake and ready in under 15 minutes
- Easy to make with pantry staples
- Perfect for Valentine's Day parties and school events
- Simple to adapt for dairy-free or vegan diets
Using freeze-dried strawberries is the secret ingredient here. They provide concentrated strawberry flavor and a gorgeous pink hue without adding moisture, which keeps the treats perfectly chewy, not soggy.
Valentine's Day Decorating Ideas
Make these treats extra festive by:
- Drizzling with white or dark chocolate
- Topping with sprinkles
- Cutting into hearts
- Adding a chocolate-dipped strawberry on top or on the side
This recipe is a gluten-free Valentine's Day dessert that feels festive, nostalgic, and made-from-scratch without any complicated steps!
Have you tried this recipe? Be sure to leave a comment below or tag me on Instagram @thrivingglutenfree so I can see how it turned out!
You're in for a treat, so let's eat!
Strawberry Rice Crispy Treats
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.
Sabrina Sinclair says
So nice!