Do you need a vegan and exciting sweet recipe for the 4th of July? Then, you are in luck! This recipe for Red, White, and Blue rice Krispie treats is perfect for the 4th of July, Christmas, and every other American holiday imaginable.
Why? Firstly, the iconic color combination makes it relevant for every American holiday. Secondly, it is delicious and vegan-friendly with a hint of peppermint.
Servings: 8 treats
Cost: $3
Equipment
- 9×13 baking pan
Ingredients
- 6 cups vegan marshmallows
- 3 Tbsp vegan butter
- 3 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 drops blue food coloring
- 2 drops red food coloring
- 6 cups rice Krispie cereal
- cooking spray
- 2 tsp red sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the marshmallows cream:Melt the butter and marshmallows in a medium saucepot.
- Remove from heat and stir in the peppermint extract.
- Divide this mixture into three parts. Transfer each portion into a separate mixing bowl.
- Gently fold in red and blue color into each bowl and mix well till the color is even.
- Prepare the Krispies mixture:Mix 2 cups of cereal into each of the three bowls containing marshmallow cream.
- Spray an 9×13 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray
- First, transfer the blue Krispies mixture into the 1/3 of pan. Use a spatula to press it it down.
- Repeat with the white and red mixtures. Leave it to sit for an hour. After it has set completely, remove it from the pan. Use a sharp knife to cut it into square pieces.
- Decorate with sprinkles. Your red, white, and blue Rice Krispies treat is ready to serve. Enjoy!
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