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Salted Maple Rice Krispies (v)

2 Nov

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

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