Salted Caramel Rice Krispy Treats

Traditional rice krispy treats merge with salted caramels in these easy, naturally-sweetened cereal bars.

 You won’t believe how quick and easy this recipe is to make. A quick shortcut with the microwave for the caramel and just 7 simple ingredients later, you’ll have these sweet rice krispy treats ready. They are almost easier than traditional marshmallow treats! Caramel mixed with soft natural rice krispies creates a really soft chewy bite that is not overly sweetened. And nothing makes a dessert more fancy (or more delicious) like a layer of coarse sea salt. With a sweet caramel flavor and a nice crunch, this fleur de sel caramel flavor is over the top!

Salted Caramel Rice Krispy Treats (vegan, gluten-free, soy-free)
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1/2 cup Coconut Oil
1/2 cup Coconut Sugar
1/3 cup Raw Honey or Agave
2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon Natural Butter Extract
3 1/4 cups Puffed Rice Cereal
3/4 teaspoon Coarse Sea Salt

Butter an 8 by 8 dish with coconut oil and set aside.

In a microwave bowl, heat the coconut oil, coconut sugar and honey for 30 seconds. Stir sweeteners and heat for another 30 seconds. Heat for an additional four-15 second increments, stirring between each heating. Carefully remove caramel from microwave and stir in vanilla extract and butter extract. Stir until caramel is smooth. In a mixing bowl, combine caramel with the puffed rice, reserving about 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce. Spread puffed rice mixture evenly into the buttered dish. Scrape out leftover caramel sauce and spread over bars, then immediately top with salt. Place bars in the fridge to chill for 20 minutes. Cut into bars and enjoy!