Strawberry lemon rice crispies bring bright lemon and strawberry flavors to the classic treat. These strawberry crispy treats are perfectly pink for Valentines or any day!
recipe originally published February 5, 2013
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Why you'll love these strawberry crispy treats
I first made these strawberry lemon rice crispies for Valentines Day more than a decade ago, and they quickly turned into a favorite rice crispy that we make all year long.
Bright lemon flavor and sweet strawberries throughout make a deliciously unique flavor for a crispy treat, and this recipe is just as easy as the classic crispy treat we all know.
Continue reading for our tips to make this recipe easy, and more rice crispy recipes.
Tips for making rice crispies
- Run your hands under water before pressing the crispy treats into the pan so the mixture doesn't stick to your hands.
- Melt the vegan marshmallows over low heat and just be patient - they take longer to melt, but they DO melt.
- Use a 8 or 9 inch square pan for nice big squares of rice crispy treats.
More rice crispies recipes
Brightly colored rainbow crispies are a super fun party food! Everyone loves them and you won't have leftovers.
These holiday crispies might be a surprise at Christmas, but I include them in my holiday cookie trays and people make sure they'll get them every year. I think they are an update to the classic popcorn ball we always had at Christmas.
For trick or treating, Halloween crispy pumpkins are always a welcome treat.
How long do rice crispies last?
My rule for maximum flavor and freshness is to enjoy this recipe within three days.
Store in a glass container with a tightly fitting lid.
Did you make these strawberry crispies?
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Strawberry Lemon Rice Crispies
Bright lemon and strawberry flavors in a classic treat. These strawberry crispy treats are perfect pink for Valentines or any day!
Ingredients
- 1 (1.2 ounce) package freeze dried strawberry pieces, divided
- 2 tablespoons dairy free butter or coconut oil
- 10 ounces vegan marshmallows
- juice and zest of 1 fresh lemon
- 5 cups rice crisp cereal
Instructions
- Divide the package of freeze dried strawberries in half. Set half aside, and process the other half into powder using a blender, food processor, or a bag and rolling pin.
- Melt butter / coconut oil in saucepan. Add marshmallows. Stir over medium heat until melted.
- Add strawberry powder, lemon juice and zest.
- Remove from heat.
- Add rice puffs and the remaining strawberry pieces. Stir until combined.
- Press into baking dish. A 9×9 square makes tall rice crispies.
- Allow to set before slicing, at least 30 minutes.
Notes
Tips for making rice crispies
- Run your hands under water before pressing the crispy treats into the pan so the mixture doesn't stick to your hands.
- Melt the vegan marshmallows over low heat and just be patient - they take longer to melt, but they DO melt.
- Use a 8 or 9 inch square pan for nice big squares of rice crispy treats.
More rice crispies recipes
Brightly colored rainbow crispies are a super fun party food! Everyone loves them and you won't have leftovers.
These holiday crispies might be a surprise at Christmas, but I include them in my holiday cookie trays and people make sure they'll get them every year. I think they are an update to the classic popcorn ball we always had at Christmas.
For trick or treating, Halloween crispy pumpkins are always a welcome treat.
How long do rice crispies last?
My rule for maximum flavor and freshness is to enjoy this recipe within three days.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 166Total Fat: 11gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 1gSugar: 12gProtein: 2g
nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.
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Diane says
These look really good...not only gluten free but also vegan 🙂 But wanted to ask you about the Strawberries,
you said dehydrated. Do you mean like dried fruit, like a raisin is dried fruit or do you mean some other process? Did you purchase them or did you dehydrate the berries yourself (I'm hoping you purchased them and would share what brand you used). Thanks very much.
Kristina Sloggett says
oh, you know Diane - I have used dehydrated that I made in my dehydrator, but usually when I make this recipe, I actually use FREEZE DRIED strawberries that I buy from the store. the crunchy ones, you know what I mean? they don't really stay too crunchy - they soften in this recipe - but they have so much concentrated flavor!
hope that helps, I am updating the recipe to reflect this. 🙂
Diane says
Oh! That's wonderful because those are much easier to find! So looking forward to giving this recipe a try. Thank you so much for the reply.
Chelsey Jahn says
Hi! I just stumbled upon your recipe and was wondering if fresh strawberries could be used in place of dehydrated strawberries? Thanks!
Kristina Sloggett says
hi Chelsey, I have made these only with dehydrated; not sure how fresh berries would work here - if you dry them really well (if you are going to chop them, pat them dry after chopping) they will probably be okay, the moisture might make the cereal chewy? and the rice crispies will probably have a shorter "shelf life" but, come on - how long do they last anyway? 🙂 let me know how it goes if you try! Kristina
Rosa says
Kristina, I too stumbled upon your page from Pinterest. My heart goes out to you and your father. We went through a similar situation with my grandmother, many years ago. Here voice box was removed after being diagnosed with throat cancer. She was so strong about losing her voice yet it was so hard for me to see her initially struggling with how how to best communicate. But being the mother of 11 and grandmother of 20+ it did not take long to master a new way to communicate...lots of notes, animated expressions and hugs! I wish you and your father the best! ...and thanks for the recipe.
Kristina Sloggett says
THANK YOU Rosa, for this kind and hopeful message! Dad is doing SO well with his speech therapy, and is writing on handheld white boards and texting like crazy on his phone!
I have always known that a good attitude goes a long way and has a huge impact on so much, and I have seen just that this year with my dad - it sounds like your grandmother is the same positive kind of person!
thanks again for reaching out, and with such a hopeful message. my best to you!
Magic and Mayhem says
These look delicious, and I love that they're made red and flavored naturally. Thank you!
Hugs for the diagnosis and upcoming surgery. We were there last year, when my 14 y/o was diagnosed with parotid (salivary gland) cancer (the first surgery was the day after her birthday). It was a very tough summer but after 2 surgeries and a very long wait for the 90 day follow up CAT-PT scan, she was declared cancer free. We'll have to monitor her for the next few years, but all looks good.
Sending love and light.
~Alicia
Kristina Sloggett says
thank you SO much, Alicia - I so appreciate your thoughts. I am hopeful, and hearing stories like your daughters keep that hope alive - very happy to hear she is doing well!
thank you,
Kristina
Richa says
I will be praying for your Dad and you too Kristina. Hope everything goes well.
Take care.
Kristina Sloggett says
thank you, Richa!
Rosemary says
Kristina,
I just stumbled across your recipe on Pinterest and came away with a blessing. All the people praying for you and you're dad during this hard, hard, time comforted me and I'm not in your situation. I do know that prayer makes such a huge difference though. One year ago this month my sons girlfriend found two weeks before her 18th birthday that she had a type of bone cancer most common in kids 10 and younger . The doctor told her during one of the first visits the he want sure she would survive. Her reply? 'Yes I will. Good told me I would.' She has been through chemo, stem stern cell harvest, more chemo, surgery to remove the tumor, more chemo, stem cell transplant, more chemo, radiation....and she is cancer free. She turns 19 this week and boy does she have a testimony!. I will be praying for your dad to have a speedy recovery and to adjust quickly to this new set of circumstances. I will also be praying for you both to have the physical, mental, and spiritual strength you need throughout this journey.
Kristina Sloggett says
hi Rosemary,
thank you. thank you SO MUCH.
hearing stories of young people (kids, really, who should never have to deal with cancer!) with such amazing attitudes and positive outlooks, wow - that is just so heart warming. and I truly believe in the power of positive thinking, it does so much in the healing process. I am happy to hear she fought and won - that is wonderful news and I send positive energy her way, and your way!
thank you for the prayers, for all aspects, yes. it does take mental, emotional and spiritual strength as well. Bless you.
thank you so much,
Kristina
Jodi@Garlic Girl says
Hi Kristina,
I just came across your post on the California Strawberries' FB page and wanted to let you know I'm praying for you and your dad. I lost my daddy to cancer and recently lost my mom and I was very comforted by folks reaching out to me on my little tribute to her on my blog. It just reminds me how love and caring is truly the answer in this world.
xoxo Jodi
Kristina Sloggett says
thank you SO much, Jodi - that means so much to me. I am very sorry for your losses, truly. thank you for reaching out - it really does make such a difference to just receive positive messages from friends - even online ones 🙂
thanks so much, Kristina