Vegan Rice Krispy Treats with Tahini and Dark Chocolate
Crunchy, ooey-gooey, sweet, and nutty vegan Rice Krispy Treats made with tahini and dark chocolate. Think classic rice Krispy treats but all grown up!
Servings: 24 bars
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup brown rice syrup
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 6 tablespoons virgin coconut oil divided
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher sea salt
- 8 oz. 7 cups crisped brown rice cereal
- 9 oz. 1-1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
- pinch of flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Heat brown rice syrup, tahini, maple syrup, 4 tablespoons coconut oil, and sea salt in a saucepan on medium heat until everything melts together. Mixture does not need to bubble.
- Pour syrup mixture over the rice cereal in a mixing bowl and fold with a rubber spatula until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Spread cereal mixture into a parchment paper lined 13x9 pan. Set at room temperature for 1 hour or refrigerate for 30 minutes until firm.
- Melt chocolate and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Pour melted chocolate over cereal and spread evenly with a rubber spatula.
- Optionally sprinkle top with a pinch of flaky sea salt. Let chocolate set at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes until firm.
- Lift the rice crispy treats out of the pan by pulling up the parchment paper sides. Cut into 24 squares and serve.
Notes
Vegan rice krispy treats will keep in a covered container at room temperature for up to a week.