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Home » Dessert » Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

Published: Oct 26, 2020 · Modified: Jul 23, 2021 by Rebecca Pytell · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats! Crisp, soft, and chewy, these easy gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free Rice Krispie treats are perfect for fall or Halloween! No marshmallows needed, nut-free, loaded with real pumpkin, and topped with a dairy-free white chocolate drizzle! A lower-sugar recipe that's an ideal kid-friendly dessert or sweet snack!

three stacked pumpkin spice rice krispie treats

Classic Rice Krispie Treats...but make them PUMPKIN! A seasonal treat that's just as fun to make as it is to eat! What kid (or adult) doesn't love a homemade Rice Krispie treat? This recipe is ideal to make when you have some extra pumpkin puree on hand, cereal that's about to go stale, and the need for an at-home fall activity to do with the family!

side of pumpkin spice rice kripie treat

After MANY, many, trials with the recipe, I finally got the formula down for you! No need for marshmallows (gelatin or soy) or nut butters for these. I didn't use marshmallow fluff, like last time, either. These are not sugar-free, but they are lower in sugar than your typical Rice Krispie treat recipe! However, they are:

  • Gluten-Free
  • Vegan
  • Allergy-free (Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Peanut-Free, Wheat-Free, Sesame-Free, Corn-Free, Coconut-Free)
  • Made Without Marshmallows
  • Gelatin-Free
  • Kid-Friendly

ingredients for pumpkin spice rice krispie treats

Ingredients You Need

  • Gluten-Free Crispy Rice Cereal: Aldi's Crisp Rice cereal is gluten-free, as well as Walmart's Great Value Rice Crispies. You can also use Malt-O-Meal, Barbara's Brown Rice Crisps, One Degree Organics, or Nature's Path. You want a CRISP rice cereal, not puffed.
  • Brown Rice Syrup: You may think maple syrup would be amazing, but DO NOT use maple syrup. It is NOT thick and sticky enough for these treats. They will fall apart.
  • Pure Pumpkin Puree
  • Vegan/Allergy-Free Butter
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • Allergy-Free White Chocolate: Optional, but...not really.

pumpkin spice syrup for rice krispie treats

Making Rice Krispie Treats without Marshmallows or Nut Butter

To make the sticky mixture that will hold your treats together, you simply need to heat and boil the brown rice syrup, butter, pumpkin, and spices on the stove for just a few minutes. Once it gets bubbly and thickens, you'll be ready to add it to your gluten-free rice cereal!

mixing in syrup to gluten-free rice cereal

Next, mix together the hot syrup and rice cereal until everything is fully coated. This is where you can get the kids involved and dive in with (clean) hands to get everything mixed and ready before pressing the mixture into the pan!

pumpkin spice rice krispie treats pressed into lined pan

Line an 8x8 square baking pan with wax or parchment paper and press in the coated rice cereal until it's compact, level, and smoothed out on the top! You'll need to let the treat set and firm up in the fridge for at least an hour before the final step!

white chocolate drizzled on pumpkin spice rice krispie treats

Decorate Your Rice Krispie Treats

Once your pumpkin spice Rice Krispie treats have had time to firm up in the fridge, you can remove the pan and cut the treats into 9 square bars (if using an 8x8 pan). Then you can melt about ½ cup of allergy-free white chocolate to drizzle over the bars.

Melt the chocolate in the microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring between, until melted. Then just take a spoon, dip it in the melted chocolate, and "swing" it over the bars (the messier the better!)

Place the bars back in the fridge to let the chocolate set before eating!

hand grabbing a white chocolate drizzled pumpkin spice rice krispie treat

Tips For Making Homemade Rice Krispie Treats

  • I let my bars firm up overnight in the fridge. The colder they are, the better when cutting them. They should NOT be warm when you go to cut them.
  • Use a very sharp knife to cut the bars, directing in the pan. Cut the bars BEFORE drizzling with chocolate.
  • Lining the pan with parchment paper (or wax paper) allows you to lift the bars out with ease and no mess.
  • Keep the bars refrigerated until you are ready to serve and eat them. If they get too warm for too long, they will begin to fall apart. This is because you are not using marshmallows, nut butter, or a ton of sticky sweetener.
  • Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 10 days. To freeze the bars, you can wrap them individually in wax paper, then place them in a storage bag or container, and freeze for up to 3 months for best quality. To defrost, allow them to naturally thaw overnight in the fridge.

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

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Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats! Crisp, soft, and chewy, these easy gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free Rice Krispie treats are perfect for fall or Halloween! No marshmallows needed, nut-free, loaded with real pumpkin, and topped with a dairy-free white chocolate drizzle! A lower-sugar recipe that's an ideal kid-friendly dessert or sweet snack!

  • Author: Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  • Prep Time: 60 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 Minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 9 Bars 1x
  • Category: Dessert, Snack
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 4 Cups Gluten-Free Crispy Rice Cereal
  • ⅓ Cup + 2 TB Brown Rice Syrup
  • 2 TB Pure Pumpkin Puree
  • 2 TB Vegan/Allergy-Free Butter
  • 1 ½ Tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice*
  • ½ Cup Allergy-Free White Chocolate Chips (optional, to top)

Instructions

  1. In a small pot, heat the brown rice syrup, pumpkin, butter, and spices over low heat for about 5 minutes, until the mixture thickens a bit and begins to bubble.
  2. Add your rice cereal to a large bowl.
  3. Add the hot syrup mixture directly to the rice cereal and gently mix and coat the cereal with a large spoon. You can use your hands once the mixture isn't boiling hot.
  4. Line an 8x8 Square Baking Pan with parchment paper or wax paper.
  5. Add the coated cereal to the lined pan and press the cereal down with the back of a large spoon or spatula until the top is even. If the mixture sticks too much to the spoon, grease it with some extra butter.
  6. Now allow the treats to firm up in the fridge for at least an hour.
  7. Remove the bars and cut them into 9 squares (or any shape you want).
  8. Melt the white chocolate in the microwave with 30-second intervals until melted. Take a small spoon, dip it in the melted chocolate, and drizzle it over the cut bars.
  9. All the chocolate to set (this should be rather quick), a few minutes in the fridge before serving your bars or storing longer term!

Notes

*You can also add your own individual ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves or allspice to taste.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Bar

Keywords: pumpkin, no marshmallows, no-bake bars, homemade rice krispie treats, rice cereal, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, allergy-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, nut-free, peanut-free, coconut-free, corn-free, sesame-free, kid-friendly

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No-bake EASY peasy desserts with 5 ingredients? Delicious, gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free so everyone can enjoy a bar (or square)! The perfect at-home Halloween treat, don't you think?

So tell me:

+ Do you have a favorite family recipe for homemade Rice Krispie Treats?

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Comments

  1. kylee

    October 30, 2020 at 2:40 am

    wowwww these sound AMAZING! my boyfriend makes fun of me for loving rice krispie treats, but i think I could get him to eat these 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 30, 2020 at 2:30 pm

      No one turns down a little pumpkin treat!

      Reply
  2. Cassie

    October 28, 2020 at 10:47 am

    What a great spin on the typical rice krispy treat! These look so delicious and fairly simple to make, so I am really excited to try them out. Thank you for sharing your recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 28, 2020 at 5:18 pm

      Yes, super easy! Keeping those ingredients simple and minimal!

      Reply
  3. Stephanie

    October 26, 2020 at 4:04 pm

    Some might call me crazy, but I think these sound better than "regular" krispie treats! I'm not typically a fan of "pumpkin spice" treats because most of them don't even have pumpkin in them, but this sounds delicious. I love pumpkin puree baked goods, so adding that to these treats is probably amazing! I just made snickerdoodle krispie treats this past weekend... these might have to be my next sweet snack!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 26, 2020 at 4:36 pm

      These are so nice and lightly pumpkiny! Nothing overdone and all real flavor!

      Reply
  4. Kasia

    October 26, 2020 at 2:58 pm

    Oh I remember making these long time ago. It's great to see they can be made gluten-free as I just went that way. I'm saving this for later.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 26, 2020 at 4:35 pm

      O really, why? Do you have celiac disease?

      Reply
  5. Crysta Icore

    October 26, 2020 at 1:40 pm

    Oh I have to try this! Yumm!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 26, 2020 at 4:32 pm

      Rice Krispie treats are always so fun, right?

      Reply
  6. Justine

    October 26, 2020 at 9:16 am

    Yum! My son is gluten-free and loves anything pumpkin! I’ll have to give this a go with him!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 26, 2020 at 12:27 pm

      Pumpkin can win anyone over! This is a great treat to make with him!

      Reply
  7. Rachel

    October 26, 2020 at 9:08 am

    OMG these sound amazing! I've been looking for vegan krispy treat recipes, marshmallow based treats are the one thing I miss! I will need to investigate if I can get the syrup here in the UK, thanks for sharing and raising awareness!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 26, 2020 at 12:26 pm

      Brown rice syrup is a pretty standard food. You can use golden syrup, which I know you have in the UK!

      Reply
  8. Jeannie

    October 26, 2020 at 8:15 am

    love that this is a no bake recipe and can be enjoy right away. bonus that its dairy-free! thank you for sharing

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 26, 2020 at 12:24 pm

      Not right away, you need to let them set!

      Reply
  9. Kim

    October 26, 2020 at 8:15 am

    I really like that these are a healthier version. They look divine! Can't wait to try.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 26, 2020 at 12:24 pm

      Just as fun to make!

      Reply

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