Salted Caramel Crispy Rice Treats
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Try our vegan take on a nostalgic childhood treat. The addition of our Salted Caramel + Chocolate Chips MacroBar® elevates these Crispy Rice Treats to an irresistible level!
Ingredients
- 4 cups vegan mini marshmallows
- 4 tbsp salted plant-based butter
- 4 ¾ cups rice cereal
- 2 Salted Caramel + Chocolate Chips MacroBars®, chopped into ⅛” pieces
- 1/4 cup granulated cane sugar
- 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk, room temperature
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- flaky sea salt
Directions
- Line an 8x8” square baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add plant-based butter and mini marshmallows, stirring frequently until melted.
- Once melted, reduce heat to low and stir in rice cereal.
- Remove from heat and fold in chopped MacroBars.
- Using a greased spatula, press mixture into prepared baking dish.
- Let sit at room temperature for 2-3 hours while preparing salted caramel sauce.
- For the sauce, add an even layer of granulated sugar to a heavy-bottomed pot and heat over medium heat for 2-5 minutes until edges begin to caramelize, immediately turning heat to medium-low.
- Gently push sugar from edges towards center. Continue melting for another 3-5 minutes until sugar turns a light amber color.
- Temporarily remove sugar from the heat and add coconut milk - the mixture will bubble for 20-30 seconds. Stir and return to low heat.
- Simmer for 1-2 more minutes, stirring occasionally. The mixture will be smooth when done.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and pinch of salt.
- Transfer to a heat-proof, airtight container and let cool at room temperature.
- Once crispy rice treats are set and sauce is cooled, drizzle over treats. Top with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, slice, and enjoy!
