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Pumpkin Rice Crispy Treats

Published: Sep 18, 2019 ยท Updated: Sep 20, 2019 ยท This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.

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Pumpkin Rice Crispy Treats are a a fun, pumpkin spiced dessert that are no bake and lower in sugar. This easy fall dessert recipe has no butter or marshmallows.

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About Pumpkin Rice Crispy Treats
What are Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats
Why this Pumpkin Rice Crispy Treats recipe works
Pumpkin Rice Crispy Treats Ingredients
Cost of Pumpkin Rice Crispy Treats:
How to Make Pumpkin Rice Crispy Treats
Tips for Making Pumpkin Rice Crispy Treats
Pumpkin Rice Crispy Treats
Ingredients
Instructions

white plate with Almond Butter and Pumpkin Rice Crispy Treats topped with chocolate sauce  

About Pumpkin Rice Crispy Treats

Whenever September comes, I get so excited to celebrate all the fun fall flavors and that means it’s time for pumpkin… homemade cold brew for pumpkin spiced lattes, pumpkin soup, pumpkin cheesecake bars, pumpkin chili, pumpkin cornbread, pumpkin hummus, and so much more!

While these rice krispie treats aren’t loaded with pumpkin like some of my other pumpkin recipes are, you get the pumpkin spice flavors of cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. And they are a fun treat that require no baking.

What are Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats

Pumpkin Rice Krispie treats are rice krispie treats made without butter or marshmallows. In their place, you use honey and almond butter (or any type of nut butter). I also like to use crispy brown rice cereal for a little extra nutrients.

The spices in here plus the little bit of pumpkin puree give you that delicious pumpkin pie-inspired flavor that you will love, especially if you aren’t a huge fan of pumpkin pie but love the rich spices.

plate of pumpkin rice krispie treats with chocolate in the background

Why this Pumpkin Rice Crispy Treats recipe works

Honey and nut butter melted together with a small amount of pumpkin puree keep these rice crispy treats held together. Using just a small amount of pumpkin puree and heating it on the stove helps to release some of the moisture which keeps your rice crispy treats from being soggy.

To give these more of a pumpkin pie-like flavor, you use a combo of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.

Pumpkin Rice Crispy Treats Ingredients

Pumpkin: you only need a small amount of pumpkin in this recipe. Otherwise, the moisture from the pumpkin puree could cause your rice crispy treats to be soggy. I know because I have added too much in the past, and they were not great.

Make sure you use 100% pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling in this recipe.

Almond Butter: a smooth nut butter is best for this recipe and be sure you mix it really well so the oils are incorporated. Any nut or seed butter will work in this recipe like peanut butter, cashew butter (like in these Sugar Cookie Rice Crispy Treats), pumpkin seed butter, or sunflower seed butter.

Honey: honey is what holds these together instead of using marshmallows. I wouldn’t replace the honey with maple syrup as the maple syrup is significantly thinner than honey. Brown rice syrup could be a nice alternative; however, I’ve never tried it so I cannot say whether it would 100% work or not.

Cinnamon: use ground cinnamon in this recipe.

Salt: salt is important to help bring out the sweetness of the honey and spices. Don’t skip it. Sea salt, regular table salt, or kosher salt will all work.

Ginger: ground ginger is what you need for this recipe.

Cloves & Nutmeg: use both ground cloves and nutmeg for maximum flavor, but if needed, you can omit either without sacrificing too much flavor.

Vanilla Extract: use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor. I do not recommend using imitation vanilla extract. You can scrape half of one vanilla bean and add to the mixture for an alternative.

Crispy Brown Rice Cereal: it’s very important that you use crispy brown rice cereal for this recipe. Do NOT use regular brown rice cereal puffs. They will not work. You can alternatively use regular rice crispy cereal if needed.

Chocolate Chips: I love a good chocolate drizzle on these, but you can skip this if desired. I often forget and they are still delicious!

Pumpkin Rice Crispy Treats on a white plate with ingredients

Cost of Pumpkin Rice Crispy Treats:

  • pumpkin puree 1 tablespoon: $0.05
  • almond butter 1/4 cup: $0.99
  • honey 1/2 cup: $2.24
  • cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon: $0.04
  • salt 1/4 teaspoon: $0.01
  • ginger 1/8 teaspoon: $0.02
  • cloves 1/16 teaspoon: $0.01
  • nutmeg 1 /16 teaspoon: $0.01
  • vanilla extract 1 teaspoon: $0.59
  • crispy brown rice cereal: $1.20
  • chocolate chips 2 tablespoons: $0.23

TOTAL COST: $5.39 (Based on San Diego Sprouts 2019) or $0.34/serving

How to Make Pumpkin Rice Crispy Treats

These pumpkin rice crispy treats are very simple to make. Here are the 6 steps:

  1. Whisk together the pumpkin, almond butter, honey, and spices.
  2. Cook for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract. Let cool.
  3. Add in half of the crispy rice cereal.
  4. Stir in the remaining cereal until completely coated.
  5. Press into a square baking pan.
  6. Melt chocolate and drizzle over pumpkin rice crispy treats.

step by step photos to make pumpkin rice crispy treats

Tips for Making Pumpkin Rice Crispy Treats

The nice thing about these pumpkin rice krispie treats is that you can change them a little bit to suit your taste preferences. Occasionally, I’ll add a little extra (1-2 tablespoons) almond butter to make this richer. Or I’ll use 1 less tablespoon of honey if I’m in the mood for a treat with a little less sweetness.

However, three important things to do are

  1. Wait until the mixture cools a little bit before adding the rice crispy cereal. This helps them from being soggy.
  2. Don’t deviate too far from the almond butter and honey measurements. Otherwise, your rice krispie treats might have a hard time binding together.
  3. Refrain from adding any extra pumpkin as this can add too much moisture to your rice krispie treats.

white plate with pumpkin rice crispy treats

Final thoughts:

While there isn’t much actual pumpkin in these rice crispy treats, you’ll still love the pumpkin pie spiced flavors of this tasty, no bake fall treat. Plus, there’s no need to use marshmallows or butter so these are a great alternative to regular rice krispie treats.


MORE PUMPKIN RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE:

  • Pumpkin Soup with Bacon
  • Spicy Pumpkin Deviled Eggs
  • Pumpkin Protein Pancakes
  • Homemade Pumpkin Spiced Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate
  • Pumpkin Chili

white plate with pumpkin rice crispy treats

Pumpkin Rice Crispy Treats

Pumpkin Rice Crispy Treats are a a fun, pumpkin spiced dessert that are no bake and lower in sugar. This easy fall dessert recipe has no butter or marshmallows.
Print Rate
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Author: Meme
Total Cost: $5.39

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter or sunflower seed butter (for nut free)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp ginger
  • 1/16 tsp cloves
  • 1/16 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4-5 cups crispy brown rice cereal
  • 2 TBSP semi sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Line an 8 inch square baking pan with parchment, waxed paper, or foil. Set aside
  • Add pumpkin, almond butter, honey, cinnamon, salt, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until completely combined. Let simmer for about 5-10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let mixture cool for at least 15-25 minutes (this helps your treats not be soggy).
  • Add in crispy brown rice cereal and stir until completely combined. Press mixture into prepared baking pan.
  • Heat chocolate chips in a very small bowl in the microwave for about 20-45 seconds. Stir and heat another 15-30 seconds until melted. Drizzle chocolate over pumpkin rice crispy treats.
  • Refrigerate at least 30 minutes until chocolate has set and pumpkin rice crispy treats are cool. Cut into 16 squares. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Rice Crispy Treats
Amount Per Serving (1 square)
Calories 92 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 38mg2%
Potassium 52mg1%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 146IU3%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 16mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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This post was originally published September 18, 2014. Text, recipe, and photos have been updated.

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