Rice Krispy Squares has a new contender in town. Say hello to Vegan Puffed Wheat Squares! These squares are just as delicious and addictive as the squares you’re used to. You’ll have to try not to eat the entire tray in one sitting!
If you’re not sure what Puffed Wheat Squares are, it’s likely that you’re not alone. I only recently discovered that this is a common treat in the Canadian Prairies (Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, for all of my American friends). My mother is from Saskatchewan and she used to make these for us as kids, so I’ve taken her classic recipe and gave it a vegan twist for all of us to enjoy.
What You Will Need To Make Puffed Wheat Squares
To make these Vegan Puffed Wheat Squares you will need:
A few extra ingredients than Rice Krispy Squares but trust me, you’ll want to keep making these ones. Just like Krispies, these are no-bake but you will need to use your stovetop to create the chocolatey mix that will be poured on top.
Quick Tip
Before measuring the corn syrup spray the measuring cup with cooking spray. The sticky syrup will slide right out.
Try My Other Recipes
If you enjoyed these Vegan Puffed Wheat Squares you will want to try my other sweet recipes:
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Scroll below for a full list of ingredients and instructions for these Vegan Puffed Wheat Squares. Let me know how you enjoy this recipe in the comment section below or find me at @SusanCooksVegan on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter!
PrintVegan Puffed Wheat Squares
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
Ingredients
- 8 cups of puffed wheat
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¼ cup of vegan butter
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½ cup of golden corn syrup
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1 cup of packed brown sugar
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¼ cup of cocoa
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Pinch of salt
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1 tsp of vanilla
Instructions
- Lightly spray the inside of a large bowl with a non-stick spray. Add the puffed wheat cereal and set aside.
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Combine vegan butter, corn syrup, brown sugar, cocoa and salt in a small saucepan and place on medium heat. Bring to a boil stirring constantly until smooth.
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Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla
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Pour over the puffed wheat and stir until coated evenly
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Press into an ungreased 9×13 inch pan. If the cereal is too sticky place a piece of parchment paper on top. Press down using a heavy flat object such as a drinking glass. Let cool then cut into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
