Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispies Treats are allergy-friendly, soft, chewy, and gooey. Perfect for a fun snack or festive party dessert.
What's more nostalgic than taking a bite into a rice krispies treat? Not much! I started making these homemade bars a couple years ago and I don't know why I ever stopped. They're the easiest and tastiest little dessert - perfect for all the upcoming holiday festivities.
Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispies Treats are subtly flavored so even if you're not a huge pumpkin lover, you might just fall in love with these. I personally LOVE pumpkin everything this time of year. I'll take pumpkin from the time I wake up to the time I go to bed. Seriously, I have pumpkin flavored tea, pumpkin pasta sauce, pumpkin seeds for salads, the list goes on!
I often get a lot of readers asking if I'm vegan and it makes sense because I do post a lot of plant-based recipes. To answer the question, I am not BUT I do eat mostly plant-based meals. I am fully dairy and egg free and don't eat meat or fish often but I am not fully vegan. I get excited to create vegan recipes because I know how hard it can be searching online for vegan, vegetarian, or allergy-friendly options. (Especially around the holidays!!)
With that note, this recipe can easily be made vegan simply by using vegan marshmallows and whipping up your own icing. To make gluten-free, just use brown rice crisp cereal - and remember to always check labels!
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These gooey bite-sized treats come together so quickly, you'll wonder why you never tried making this family favorite before. Simply spray a baking dish, melt the coconut oil, warm the pumpkin and spices, fold in marshmallows, let cool, stir in cereal, transfer to baking dish, spread out and let set.
Once set, let your decoration dreams come to life. I kept it super simple with a simple white drizzle, but you could add candy on top or use multicolored icing. A little pro tip I learned while browsing the baking aisle, is to look for "cookie icing" it comes in a little pouch and is much easier than trying to drizzle with a spoon or piping bag. I'm not much of a decorator or crafter, so for me to attempt to decorate desserts, I need all the help I can get.
Enjoy these fall treats all throughout the season and if you take a photo, please share it with me on Instagram by tagging @theurbenlife or #theurbenlife!
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Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispies Treats
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- ⅛ cup canned pumpkin
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- Optional toppings: Icing, sprinkles, candy
Instructions
- Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt coconut oil over low heat. Add the pumpkin and stir until warm. Mix in vanilla extract, pumpkin spice, and salt. Fold in marshmallows, stirring occasionally until just melted. Remove from heat.
- Allow the marshmallow mixture to cool to room temperature then stir in the cereal until completely combined.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and spread out. You don't want to pack the mixture down but gently press to make an even layer. Let set before decorating or cutting into squares.
- To decorate, drizzle icing over the top of rice krisipies.
Notes
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Kristina says
rice krispies treats are SO nostalgic!! I haven't had them for a while, AND I need to try your pumpkin spice version - BRILLIANT. 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Woohoo, I hope you give them a try soon!! Thanks!
Jules Shepard says
I've definitely neglected rice krispie treats in recent years. Thanks for making me reconsider - these look so yummy and festive!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
I don't know why they're so easy to forget about but I'm keeping this recipe in my back pocket this holiday season!
Cayla Embry says
These look SO tasty. I love the idea of throwing some icing on them to spice things up!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
For sure, I love the added icing!
Jalisa Harris says
oohh these look so delicious especially for the holiday season
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks so much 🙂 I'll be showing up to every party with these in hand!
Jen says
Love this fall twist on a classic treat! And i love that the icing looks similar to webbing so these could turn into a nice Halloween dessert too.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Woohoo! Yes, you're so right 🙂
Tallary says
These look good and I love pumpkin too! I'll have to save these for later since they are dairy-free too. Thanks for sharing!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
For sure 🙂 You're welcome!!
Emily says
These look yummy! I love Rice Krispies treats and pumpkin, so I'm sure they taste amazing together!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yayy, thanks so much 🙂
Kelsey says
okay brb going to make these! They look so good!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Woohoo, enjoy 🙂
Lindsay SplendiferousMa says
Oooooo! These look delicious! My sister-in-law is lactose intolerant and I think she will love these! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yayyy, I'm so happy to hear that she'll have a festive treat!
Lia says
These look delicious!! And easy enough for me to make!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks, Lia 🙂 For sure! I hope you give them a go
Amy @ Orison Orchards says
I absolutely love rice crispy treats, so I know I'm going to be a huge fan of these! I'll probably even make them tonight!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Oh, I hope you do!! Please let me know what you think 🙂
Leslie says
I love Rice Krispie treats! Oh and these are pumpkin spice, yeah I’m going to need to make a few batches of these now that my mouth is watering.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yay yay!!! I hope you love em 🙂
Jennifer Morrison says
This is such a great idea!!! I love that you have added pumpkin which brings up the nutritional value of the snack! Yum! I will have to try these.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thank you so much!! Let me know what you think if you try em 🙂
Alexandra Shuman says
I love riffs on Rice Krispie treats! Always so simple, but /so/ satisfying. Look forward to giving this a shot this week!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yay!!!! Enjoy 🙂
Awanthi Vardaraj says
Those look delicious. I'm not typically a fan of rice krispie treats but I'd give these a go!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Happy to hear that! If you try them, let me know what you think 🙂