Salted Maple Rice Krispies (v)

I had a bunch of vegan marshmallows left over from a different recipe trial and was trying to figure out what to do with them all.

I decided to go with the classic – Rice Krispie Treats

But with a more complex flavor twist – Salted Maple.

Plus it just happens to be gluten-free and vegan. Shazam.

Salted Maple Rice Krispies (v)

• 1 bag of vegan marshmallows (I used Dandies)
• 3 T Earth Balance butter
• 1/3 c water
• 1/2 c maple syrup (the good stuff! as close to Canadian as you can)
  
• 2 t salt (or more if you like it extra salty)
• 4 to 5 c of puffed rice (or regular rice cereal)

1. Heat butter and water in a pot until dissolved
2. Add maple syrup and salt until dissolved
3. Add marshmallows until dissolved
4. Take marshmallow mixture off the stove and slowly stir into a bowl of puffed rice
5. Press into a parchment paper lined pan and store in the refrigerator

This photo makes me laugh because its looks like a vat of those cotton pieces they put in your mouth at the dentist!

The Marshmallows may take a little while to dissolve in the maple syrup mixture

If you want a more nutty flavor  you can go the extra mile and add some of Justin’s Maple Almond Butter. It would be delicious and a perfect fit into the recipe (and would probably make a more congealed fit)

The “adult” one

topped with chopped pecans *my favorite!!* Very nutty and the texture was to die for.

The “youthful” one (note: these chocolate sunflower seeds make this version NON-VEGAN)

topped with chocolate covered sunflower seeds

The classic.

au natural

Other ideas for topping

• any other type of chopped nut
• melted chocolate
• Sprinkles
• Cinnamon Sugar

Someone once asked me why I chose to bake vegan all the time if I am not a strict vegan myself. Honestly, it’s just easier. Not to have to have eggs, butter, milk etc… on hand makes things a lot simpler. All I have to have is flax, chia, applesauce, and bananas, which I always have stocked anyways.

Plus, I love a challenge. So much of the world is vegan or gluten intolerant so the way I see it, my treats can be enjoyed by all! Or at least easily altered.

I think I’m going to enjoy a salted maple krispie with some salted hot chocolate while I watch the snow fall today…while seated next to the space heater.

x

Casey

Tags: chocolate sunflower seeds, dandies, earth balance, maple syrup, marshmallows, pecans, puffed rice, rice krispie treat, salted maple