These gluten free Rice Krispies Treats are a classic dessert with an easy gluten free makeover. They’re chewy with a perfect marshmallow-to-cereal balance — ideal for parties, snacks, or lunch boxes.
Gluten Free Rice Krispies Treats
I’m comfortable making many gluten free baked treats — from a rich gluten free chocolate cake to dairy-free funfetti and a reliably moist gluten free banana bread. But Rice Krispies Treats? Those took many attempts to get right.
My first batches turned out rock solid — impossible to bite into without worrying about a tooth. Eventually I learned the right balance of heat, timing, and technique to achieve chewy bars with just the right amount of marshmallow.
These treats are pleasantly chewy with gooey pockets of marshmallow in every bite. They’re sweet enough to satisfy a craving and soft enough to make you reach for a second (or third) square. If you remember Rice Krispies from childhood, these will likely hit that nostalgic note.
Other Gluten Free Rice Krispies Treats To Try:
- Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispies Treats
- Football-Shaped Rice Krispie Treats
- Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats
- Gluten Free Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats
My family didn’t grow up making Rice Krispies Treats together like in those commercials. Instead we gathered around for soups, chili, and chopping vegetables, while baking was mostly my mom’s solo domain. That distance from the recipe likely added to my early fumbling.
After several tries I finally had one batch that tasted right but used stale cereal. After more adjustments I achieved both the texture and flavor I wanted: marshmallow that’s melty but not overwhelming, and cereal that stays crisp enough to give a pleasant bite.
Finally — success. These Gluten Free Rice Krispies Treats are what I’d hoped for after all that trial and error. They’re simple to make and reliably delicious. Enjoy!
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Gluten Free Rice Krispies Treats
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter
- 6 cups mini marshmallows divided
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 6 cups gluten free crispy rice cereal
Instructions
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Line a 9×9 inch pan with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick spray.
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In a medium pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Reduce heat to low and add 5 cups of the mini marshmallows. Stir frequently until melted.
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Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and the remaining 1 cup of marshmallows. Stir until the marshmallows soften (a few small chunks are fine), then add the gluten free crispy rice cereal and mix until coated.
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Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Let it sit a minute, then press gently into the pan with a spatula or lightly greased hands to compact.
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Cool completely, then cut into 16–20 squares.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 2 days.
- Recommended cereal: One Degree Organic Foods Sprouted Brown Rice Crisps or another gluten free crispy rice cereal.
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Nutrition Information
Disclaimers
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