Dive headlong into these love-infused vegan rice crispy treats, designed for a sweet celebration with your valentine. Crafted from the magic of plant-based ingredients, these gorgeously gooey goodies are as flexible as your go-to cookie cutters. Cut them into shapes that resonate with your heart’s whimsy, and savor the crispy-chewy joy. They’re a sweet little treat that’ll have your valentine captivated.

Be My Valentine Rice Crispy Treats (Vegan!)
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cool 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 224 kcal
Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp. vegan butter
- 1 bag plus 1/2 cup (15 oz.) Dandies Vegan Mini Marshmallows
- 5-6 drops red food coloring
- ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
- Pinch sea salt
- 5 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 jar (3 oz.) colorful sprinkles
Instructions
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Prepare 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper leaving 2-inch overhang on all sides.
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In large pot, melt butter over medium-low heat. Once butter stops foaming, add package of marshmallows (leaving remaining ½ cup for later) and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until fully melted.
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Remove pot from heat and stir in food coloring, vanilla and salt until mostly uniform.
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Add cereal, remaining ½ cup marshmallows and sprinkles, reserving some for top, and fold until well combined. (Note: Don’t worry if there are still globs of melted marshmallow.)
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Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and press into even layer. If desired, add more sprinkles to top and gently press to adhere. Cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
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Remove treats from pan by lifting parchment paper. Slice into squares or use cookie cutters to make shapes.
Nutrition Facts
Be My Valentine Rice Crispy Treats (Vegan!)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 0.04g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 92mg4%
Potassium 16mg0%
Carbohydrates 51g17%
Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugar 32g36%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 339IU7%
Calcium 2mg0%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.