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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Celeste Noland says
I was just thinking last week that pumpkin rice krispie treats would be tasty, then I stumbled on this recipe! Can't wait to try them?
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Woohoo! Let me know what you think, they're my favorite treat of the season.
Sarah says
Such a genius idea adding pumpkin to classic Krispie treats!! I need to make some treats for a party this weekend and these would be a delicious addition!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks so much, Sarah! Enjoy 🙂
Brianna says
I'm all over pumpkin spice anything! I can't wait to make these with my girls, they love pumpkin too and my daughter is dairy free.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Heck yes! I'm glad you all can enjoy these 🙂
Brenna dean says
I will definitely be trying these out! Pumpkin spice isnt my favorite but these just look so yummy!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
They aren't overly pumpkin spice-y! Let me know what you think 🙂
Jalisa Harris says
These sound heavenly. I will have to try making these.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
I hope you do 🙂 Thanks so much!
Stephanie Brophy says
Ive never seen a pumpkin variation of rice crispy treats but oh my goodness I am SOLD.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
WOOHOO!!! Enjoy them 🙂
Cassie says
These look great! Love that they are dairy-free as well. It's been years since I've had rice krispie treats!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks, Cassie!
Sandi says
A Fall recipe I think we can get behind! Rice Krispies are a guilty pleasure.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yaaas, so yummy!
Kathy Hester says
These rice Krispies would be perfect for a Halloween or Thanksgiving party/dinner. I bet the kids and even adults will enjoy them.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
100%!! Enjoy 🙂
Diane@worthbeyondrubies says
These look delicious!!! My kids are going to love them!!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yay, that's what I love to hear!
Alisa Fleming says
Yum! Such a brilliant idea. Do you find that the pumpkin causes the crispies to lose their crisp at all? I even find this with margarine, so I was curious about the moisture from the pumpkin.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks so much, Alisa! There is SO much moisture in pumpkin. They're soft and gooey but still remain crispy!
Kelly says
I love how there's really not that many ingredients in here. And who doesn't love a rice krispie treat?!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
I'm so happy to hear that!
Nicole Dawson says
I actually went vegan as a result of my son's allergies to dairy and eggs so I get it. And since we love our krispy treats, Dandies Marshmallows has been a great vegan substitute.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
So glad you understand <3
Kortney says
I bet brown rice krispies would go really well with the autumn flavours of pumpkin spice. These are definitely a nostalgic treat, remind me of after school snacks - that was before the psl was a thing.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
YUM, 100%! Right haha exactly 🙂
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says
I love rice krispy treats!! These look yummy.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks, Erin!!