I thought that Gluten Free Rice Krispie Treats was a recipe so easy that everyone made them. My wife and her coworkers all said they hate making them! Why? They all said they come out hard instead of soft and chewy. I never realized that people thought that a recipe with such simple ingredients was difficult.
Let’s change that. The first tip for making Gluten Free Rice Krispie Treats is to ditch the stove and use the microwave. I’ll explain why later, so keep reading for more easy tips!
Are Rice Kripies Gluten Free
Rice Krispies are NOT Gluten Free. According to the list of Ingredients, Kellogg’s Rice Krispie’s contain malt flavor. Malt flavor is made from barley and is not safe for those with Celiac Disease or following a gluten free diet.
Gluten Free Rice Krispie/Crispy Rice Options
While Kelloggs Rice Krispies contain gluten, these crispy rice options do not.
- Aldi’s Millville Brand Crispy
- Malt-O-Meal – Crispy Rice
- Nature’s Path Organic Crispy Rice
- Wegmans Crispy Rice
- Walmart Great Value Brand
Now that you have Rice Krispie options, let’s move on to more recipe tips.
5 Tips for Keeping Rice Krispie Treats Soft and Chewy
- Use the microwave instead of the stove. It’s easier and keeps the sugar in the marshmallows from becoming too hot.
- Use mini marshmallows. The butter coats them more evenly. They melt faster and more easily than standard size marshmallows
- Butter the casserole dish so the Rice Krispie Treats come out of the pan easily.
- Don’t compact the Rice Krispie Treats too tightly in the pan.
- Do Not Refrigerate Rice Krispie Treats. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
If you’ve given up on making Gluten Free Rice Krispie Treats, try making them one more time using these tips. They’re an inexpensive treat that everyone loves to eat so making them should be easy too!
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More Easy Gluten Free Treats
Gluten Free Air Fryer Oreos – These are a fun and easy way to make fair food at home without the deep fried mess.
Gluten Free Icebox Cake – Gluten Free Brownie Brittle makes a great gluten free Ice Box cake. This one is sure to be a hit.
Homemade Magic Shell – Make a fun ice cream topping! This copycat recipe is super easy to make and uses just two ingredients!
Gluten Free Choco Scotch Treats – This treat combines chocolate, butterscotch and peanut butter with rice cereal to make an easy treat.
Soft and Chewy Gluten Free Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 4-5 Tbs Butter
- 6 Cups Gluten Free Rice Krispies, Kelloggs Rice Krispies are NOT Gluten Free in post that are.
- 4 Cups Mini Marshmallows
- Gluten Free Sprinkles, optional
Instructions
- Measure 6 cups of gluten free Rice Krispies into a medium bowl and put off to the side.
- In a large microwave safe bowl, melt 4-5 Tablespoons of Butter on high for about 1 minute, just until it is melted.
- Once the butter has melted, add 4 heaping cups of mini marshmallows to the bowl and stir to coat with a silicone spatula.
- Microwave on high in 30 second intervals stirring each time until the marshmallows and butter are totally incorporated into each other. The mixture should be smooth.
- Quickly fold the Rice Krispies into the marshmallow mixture and spread evenly into the prepared pan.
- Add sprinkles, if desired.
- Chill for 15 minutes for the treats to set up. Then remove from fridge, cut into squares and store covered at room temperature.
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Notes
- Use the microwave instead of the stove. It’s easier and keeps the sugar in the marshmallows from becoming too hot.
- Use mini marshmallows. The butter coats them more evenly. They melt faster and more easily than standard size marshmallows.
- Butter the casserole dish so the Rice Krispie Treats come out of the pan easily.
- Don’t compact the Rice Krispie Treats too tightly in the pan.
- Do Not Refrigerate. Store the Rice Krispie Treats in an airtight container at room temperature.
