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)
- Heat butter and water in a pot until dissolved
- Add maple syrup and salt until dissolved
- Add marshmallows until dissolved
- Take marshmallow mixture off the stove and slowly stir into a bowl of puffed rice
- 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)
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
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