Birthday Cake Rice Krispie Treats (gluten-free)
Amazing no bake birthday cake rice krispie treats made with creamy cashew butter, brown rice krispies, festive sprinkles, and a drizzle of delicious white chocolate. No marshmallows required! These gluten-free birthday cake rice krispies are simple to make and perfect for celebrating or your weekday sweet treat.
Servings 16 bars
Calories 157cal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup natural creamy cashew butter
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt (if your cashew butter isn’t already salted)
- 2 ½-3 cups crispy brown rice cereal*
- ⅓ cup rainbow sprinkles
- For the white chocolate drizzle:
- 2-3 tablespoons white chocolate chips*
- 1-2 teaspoons coconut oil
- To garnish:
- 1 tablespoon rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Place a medium pot over low heat and add in cashew butter, coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined, about 1 minute.
- Next add in crispy brown rice cereal and sprinkles; stir until combined and cereal is completely coated. Pour into the prepared pan, and use a spatula to flatten the top so it is even.
- Next make the white chocolate drizzle topping by adding white chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30 second intervals, stirring in-between, until chocolate is completely melted. You can also melt the chocolate in a small saucepan over very low heat if you prefer. Drizzle melted white chocolate over the bars and evenly sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sprinkles.
- Place the pan in the freezer for 20-30 minutes or until the bars are completely cool and the white chocolate drizzle has solidified. Cut into 16 bars and enjoy!
- Bars should be kept covered in the fridge and will stay good for up to 1 week. Take bars out 5 minutes before you are ready to serve to ensure they aren't too crunchy! They soften up at room temp.
Notes
Note that traditional Rice Krispies cereal is not certified gluten-free, so be sure to check your box and use a brown rice krispies cereal alternative that's gluten free if need be.
Feel free to use peanut, tahini, almond or sunflower butter in place of the cashew butter.
Instead of coconut oil, you may use butter or vegan butter.
Feel free to use honey or brown rice syrup instead of maple syrup.
To keep dairy free: simply leave off the white chocolate drizzle.
To freeze: place bars in the freezer for up to 2 months in an airtight container. I’d recommend separating the bars with parchment wax paper as well. When you’re ready to eat them, let the bars thaw in the fridge and then bring them to room temp.
Nutrition
Serving: 1rice krispie treat | Calories: 157cal | Carbohydrates: 16.7g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 9.8g | Saturated Fat: 3.9g | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 8.2g