Millionaire Rice Krispie Treats
Millionaire Rice Krispie Treats
Recipe by Fran Allen
Ingredients
9
Time
15m
Serves
18
These decadent chocolatey squares are a fun, gluten-free, no-bake twist on classic millionaire shortbread. A chewy rice cereal base meets luscious date caramel and a glossy dark chocolate topping — all without turning on the oven. They’re an easy, crowd-pleasing treat to tuck into cookie boxes or keep stashed in the fridge for when a sweet craving hits.
Dessert
Gluten-Free
Kid-Friendly
Ingredients
1/4 cup
Unsalted Butter
plus 2 tbsp
10.5 oz
Mini Marshmallows
5 cups
Rice Cereal
1 tsp
Vanilla Extract
divided
1/4 tsp
Kosher Salt
1 cup
Pitted Dates
packed
1/2 cup
Dark Chocolate Chips
1 tsp
Coconut Oil
1/2 tsp
Flaky Sea Salt
for finishing
Instructions
1
Place the pitted dates in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit for 15–20 minutes, until tender. Drain well.
2
Blend the softened dates with 2 tbsp butter and ½ tsp vanilla until smooth. For a richer, deeper flavor, you can cook the caramel in a small pan for 10-15 minutes, stirring often, until thickened and glossy. Set aside.
3
In a large pot, melt the ¼ cup butter over low heat. Add the marshmallows, ½ tsp vanilla, and kosher salt, stirring until fully melted and smooth. Remove from heat and fold in the rice cereal until evenly coated. Quickly press the mixture into an even layer in a parchment-lined 8x8 pan.
4
Spread the date caramel evenly over the rice cereal layer.
5
Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in the microwave (in 20-second bursts) or over a double boiler until smooth. Pour over the caramel layer and spread evenly. Sprinkle the bars with flaky sea salt.
6
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until firm. Slice into squares and enjoy!
7
Notes: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months. To make these bars dairy-free simply substitute the butter with your favourite non-dairy alternative. To make these bars plant based, substitute the butter and make sure to use plant based marshmallows.
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Fran Allen, CNP is a non-diet certified Holistic Nutritionist based in Toronto. Her work focuses on intuitive eating, achieving health at every size and dismantling diet culture. She uses her years of professional culinary experience to make meals fun, easy and satisfying.
