Vegan (Marshmallow-Free) Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

As far back as I can remember I have LOVED rice krispies treats.

I mean, the ones from the blue box— the more artificial the better. But every time I tried to make them at home, I would get hung up on the marshmallow flavor. Believe it or not, I am not a fan of marshmallows (except in the occasional s’more. I’m not a monster). So, I’ve been trying for SO LONG to figure out a way to make a delicious treat at home that doesn’t involve the marshmallows. And today I had a brain blast. Peanut butter!

I melted peanut butter, agave and a dash of maple syrup in the microwave until it was thin and bubbling and mixed it together with crispy rice cereal. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint, even a little bit.

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Vegan (Marshmallow-Free) Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Yield: 16

Author: Cristen's Creations

Your favorite childhood treat re-imagined.

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 cups of crispy rice cereal
• 3/4 cup salted creamy peanut butter.
• 1/2 cup of agave (or honey if not vegan)
• 1 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

1. Line a 9 inch brownie pan, casserole dish or 2 loaf pans with parchment paper.
2. Pour cereal into a large mixing bowl.
3. Add peanut butter, agave and maple syrup into a microwave safe bowl.
4. Microwave for 45 seconds (or more, depending on your microwave), until all of the components are melted and easy to mix together.
5. Pour mixture over cereal and mix until all the pieces of cereal are coated.
6. Pour everything into your pan and flatten all the way down tightly with your hands or a spatula.
7. Put the pan in the freezer or fridge (depending on how patient you are) until it is fully hardened.
8. Pull up parchment paper and cut into 16 pieces.
9. Keep stored in the fridge or refrigerator for best texture.

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