Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats

These strawberry rice krispie treats are a fun twist on a childhood classic! They’re loaded with crushed strawberries, honey, and tahini for the ultimate no-bake summer dessert!!

Plus, these rice krispies don’t use any marshmallows and instead rely on a mixture of tahini and honey to bind everything together and replicate the ooey-gooey texture of marshmallows. With the added bonus of making these treats nutrient-dense and full of healthy fats!

Strawberry Rice Krispie Ingredients

• Brown rice cereal: My go-to brand is One Degree Organics brown rice cereal; the ingredients are amazing, and it’s (very) lightly sweetened with coconut sugar.
• Freeze-dried strawberries: I get these from Trader Joe’s – they’re the best price!
• Tahini
• Honey: If you’re vegan, sub with maple syrup.
• Vanilla paste or ground vanilla bean: Recently discovered this ground vanilla that is just like vanilla paste, but without any added ingredients or fillers. If you don’t have vanilla paste/ground vanilla, substitute with vanilla extract.
• Kosher salt: Just a little pinch of salt amplifies everything!

Tips for the Best Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats

• Use a 9×9 square pan for crisp-edged, perfectly square, rice krispie treats. 
• Firmly pack (like really really firmly pack) the rice krispies down with a measuring cup or glass. It’ll compress the rice krispies and make the treats more dense and chewy. 
• Freeze the rice krispies before cutting them. It’s much easier to cut these when they’re frozen, as opposed to sticky and hot on the counter. 
• Store any leftovers in the fridge or freezer – they’ll get too soft on the counter. I like to put a sheet of parchment between each layer so the krispies don’t stick to each other.

So excited for you to make these! Don’t forget to leave a rating and review below!!

Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats

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• Author: Yasmeen Ali
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Chill Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Yield: 16 bars 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Cuisine: American

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Description

These strawberry rice krispie treats are a fun twist on a nostalgic childhood classic, and loaded with crushed strawberries, honey, and tahini for the ultimate no-bake summer treat!

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Ingredients

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• 5 cups (200 g) brown rice cereal 
• 2 cups (1.2 oz or 34 g) freeze-dried strawberries*
• 3/4 cup (195 g) honey
• 3/4 cup (140 g) tahini 
• 1/2 tsp ground vanilla or vanilla bean paste
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt

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Instructions

1. Prep the pan. Line a 9×9 square pan with parchment paper. 
2. Prep the cereal. Crush the strawberries in a mortar and pestle or with whatever you’ve got until the strawberries are a mix of tiny pieces and strawberry powder. If you’re using the Trader Joe’s freeze-dried strawberries, the bag is exactly 1.2 oz, so I just crush the strawberries in the bag before opening. Mix together in a large bowl with the rice cereal and set aside.
3. Make the syrup mixture. In a saucepan or pot, add the honey, tahini, vanilla, and salt. Heat on low heat until it’s warm and starts to bubble gently.
4. Mix, pack, and freeze. Pour the syrup mixture over the cereal and fold together with a rubber spatula. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer. Using a measuring cup or glass, firmly pack the rice krispie treats down to compress them. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 1 hour until set.
5. Cut and store. Cut the rice krispie treats into 16 squares and store them in a glass container in the fridge or freezer for up to 1 week.

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Notes

*Feel free to use 1 1/2 cups (25 g or .9 oz) freeze-dried strawberries if you want a more subtle strawberry flavor.