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Brown Rice Crispy Treats w/ Strawberries

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Brown Rice Crispy Treats w/ Strawberries – super easy, super tasty, and absolutely no marshmallows needed!!

Stack of three Brown Rice Crispy Treats w Strawberries on a wooden cutting board. Glass of milk with a red, white, and blue striped straw behind.

Keep it Simple

In my head, I always have these elaborate plans for super festive food and desserts for the 4th of July holiday. Everything red, white and blue, cut into star shapes, or designed into the shape of a flag. In reality though, I have neither the time nor the patience for such fare. Please tell me I’m not the only one who dreams of a Pinterest life, but lives a much simpler one.

Don’t get me wrong – I’m a Pinterest addict, but some of the DIY holiday/party suggestions you’ll find there are a bit over the top. The good news for you is that means I have quick and easy ideas to share and they are always family approved.

These Brown Rice Crispy Treats w/ Strawberries are just as easy and delicious as the ones you remember from your childhood, but healthier and more festive.

Overhead view of a stack of Brown Rice Crispy Treats w Strawberries. White plate with more rice crispy treats sits on top of a blue plate in the background next to a glass of milk.

Stress Less

I just got back from a 5 day vacation in Breckenridge, CO. My closest girlfriends and I are all turning 40 this year and we wanted a fabulous getaway to celebrate. It was everything I had hoped for and more.

I absolutely fell in love with Colorado, specifically Breck. It was so casual, everyone was so friendly, there is so much to do, and I could stare at the scenery for the rest of my life. I truly felt at peace there.

I’ve been trying to keep that zen-like feeling going here at home and that means getting back to easy recipes. Some of my favorite recipes on the blog, and also happen to be reader favorites, are simple, quick, and easy, like my Super Simple Burrito Bowl, Chickpea Salad, and Black Bean Salsa Burgers.

These Brown Rice Crispy Treats are going to fall into that same quick and easy category, and you are going to love them too!

Stack of Brown Rice Crispy Treats w Strawberries. Plate of more treats in the background with fresh strawberries.

No Marshmallows Needed

Just like in my Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Bars, I used a combination of brown rice syrup and cashew butter in place of marshmallows in these Brown Rice Crispy Treats. And I added some freeze dried strawberries for extra flavor and sweetness, which also happens to make them quite festive.

White plate with a pile Brown Rice Crispy Treats w Strawberries on top of a blue plate. Fresh halved strawberries are scattered on top.

Brown Rice Crispy Treats w/ Strawberries

I hope you’ll try these delicious Brown Rice Crispy Treats w/ Strawberries. When you do, make sure to leave me feedback and a star rating below as I love hearing what you guys think. If you have a chance, snap a quick pic and tag me #veggieinspired and veggie_inspired on social media. Enjoy!

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Brown Rice Crispy Treats w/ Strawberries
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 
These Brown Rice Crispy Treats are super easy and just like those favorite treats from your childhood, but healthier and tastier with added strawberries.
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, oil free, soy free, vegan
Servings: 8
Calories: 220 kcal
Author: Jenn Sebestyen
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper. It helps to spray a little cooking spray on the dish before placing the parchment paper to help it stay in place. Cut the paper long enough to hang over the sides and use these as handles later to easily pick up the whole block and take it out of the pan. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown rice cereal and freeze dried strawberries. Set aside.
  3. In a small pot on the stove, stir together the cashew butter, brown rice syrup and vanilla extract over low heat, stirring continuously, until pourable. This will only take a few minutes and the mixture will burn easily, so don't walk away!
  4. Pour the liquid mixture over the cereal and strawberries, while stirring. Work quickly as it will thicken up as it cools.
  5. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Placing another piece of parchment paper on top and pressing on that will help you to spread the mixture evenly.
  6. Let the Brown Rice Crispy Treats set in the pan for about an hour before taking them out to cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts
Brown Rice Crispy Treats w/ Strawberries
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 145mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 11g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 18%
Calcium 2%
Iron 7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.


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Comments

    • Jenn S. says

      01/29/2019 at 3:11 pm

      Hi, Sandie. I buy mine usually at Trader Joe’s, but I’ve seen them in nearly every grocery store. Target and Walmart both carry them and even the dollar store. Look for them buy the nuts/seeds and dried fruit.

      Reply

    • Jenn S. says

      07/16/2016 at 3:14 pm

      I’m not sure. They might be too wet and make the cereal mushy. If you try it, let me know! Thanks, Sam!

      Reply

  3. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says

    07/11/2016 at 9:16 am

    I love rice krispie treats! One of my favorite sweet treats. Brown rice syrup with nut butter is a great sub for marshmallows and definitely my go to when I don’t have my dandies!! Great add on with the berries!

    Reply

    • Jenn S. says

      07/11/2016 at 12:00 pm

      Thanks, Sophia! I’ve never done them with any other nut butter, but I’m thinking peanut butter ones would ROCK!

      Reply

  6. Nicole Dawson says

    07/07/2016 at 8:36 am

    Love these Jenn. I make mine with brown rice syrup and dried fruit (usually cranberries) but haven’t added cashew butter. That sounds like a lovely, addition! As for the holiday fare, I’m with you. I have some wonderful Pinterest boards saved full of ideas that I just haven’t gotten around to yet 😉

    Reply

  7. Taylor Kiser says

    07/06/2016 at 8:54 pm

    I love that you’ve made these tasty treats without marshmallows! And the addition of the freeze dried strawberries is perfect! Can’t wait to try these!

    Reply

  9. Alisa Fleming says

    07/05/2016 at 8:57 pm

    Ooh, I love that you use cashew butter in these! I’ve been addicted to using freeze-dried fruit lately, too, and have some extra strawberries to use up. This recipe is perfect.

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  12. Mel | avirtualvegan.com says

    07/05/2016 at 10:15 am

    I love this recipe. I just want to bite into one and feel that texture. And as much as I love rice crispy treats made with marshmallows, even the vegan marshmallows usually contain loads of junky ingredients which I try to avoid. You r recipe to the rescue. I’m going to make these for my son later! (….and me…..)

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  14. Karly says

    07/05/2016 at 9:40 am

    Browned butter rice krispies are my all time FAVE, but I’ve never thought to add those gorgeous strawberries!! These look amazing!

    Reply

  15. Laura says

    07/05/2016 at 9:28 am

    YES YES YES!! I made rice crispy treats marshmallow free last week too, and they were so great. Kind of like bringing out your inner kid again! These ones look awesome!

    Reply

  16. Cadry says

    07/02/2016 at 9:50 pm

    Oh, my gosh. I love Breckenridge so much. I could happily go there every summer. It’s such a beautiful place with so much to see and do. That sounds like the perfect place to celebrate with your girlfriends.

    What a fun idea to add freeze dried strawberries to your rice crispy treats. I bet they add just the right hit of sweetness.

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    • Jenn S. says

      07/03/2016 at 12:26 pm

      Thank you, Cadry! I am so in love with that town. We are already scheming about how we can get back there ASAP! 🙂

      Reply

  17. Jennifer Jackson says

    07/02/2016 at 3:27 pm

    What can I use in place of the cashew butter? We have a neighbor boy who comes over alot but is allergic to tree nuts.

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    • Jenn S. says

      07/03/2016 at 12:25 pm

      Hi, Jennifer. You can use sunflower seed butter. It will taste slightly different, but will still be delicious!

      Reply

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