How do I toast the coconut and sesame seeds for these bars?

Toast the desiccated coconut in a medium pan over low heat, stirring constantly until light brown. Toast sesame seeds in the same pan until slightly brown.

What kind of marshmallows should I use for this recipe?

This recipe specifically calls for 45-50 large vegan marshmallows to ensure the treats are entirely plant-based.

How do I create the pink topping for these crispy treats?

Combine 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds and 2 tablespoons of toasted coconut with a few drops of beet juice (or red food color) and mix well with your fingers.

What's the best way to melt the chocolate for the topping?

Melt the vegan dark chocolate in 30-second increments in a bowl until almost melted, then stir in 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and continue melting until smooth.

How should I store these Toasted Coconut Sesame Rice Crispy treats?

After chilling until firm and cutting into bars, store these treats at room temperature.

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Toasted Coconut Sesame Rice Crispy With Dark Chocolate Topping
[Vegan]

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Ingredients You Need for Toasted Coconut Sesame Rice Crispy With Dark Chocolate Topping [Vegan]

For the Bars:

2 cups desiccated coconut
3 cups crisp rice cereal
3 cups toasted "o" cereal
5 tablespoons sesame seeds
45-50 large vegan marshmallows
1/4 cup coconut oil

For the Chocolate Topping:

1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 1/2 cups vegan dark chocolate, roughly chopped

For the Pink Topping:

A few drops of beet juice
1 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons desiccated coconut

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How to Prepare Toasted Coconut Sesame Rice Crispy With Dark Chocolate Topping [Vegan]

Line a baking pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
Place coconut in a medium pan over low heat. Stir constantly for just a few minutes, until coconut starts to turn light brown. Keep stirring continuously, as might get burn very quickly.
Remove it from the heat and transfer to a large bowl.
Add sesame seeds to the same pan, and toast them till they start to turn slightly brown. Remove from heat and keep aside.
Take a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds and 2 tablespoons toasted coconut to it.
Add 1 drop of red food color and mix well with fingers. Keep this aside.
Take another large mixing bowl, and add toasted coconut and toasted sesame seeds to it.
Add both cereals to the same bowl.
Add marshmallows and 1/4 cup coconut oil to a second large bowl. Microwave for 1 1/2-2 minutes. Keep stirring in between every 30 second-interval, until marshmallows are melted.
Immediately pour the cereal coconut mixture into the marshmallow mixture and stir to combine. Pour into prepared pan. Spray your hands with cooking spray and press to fit.
Add dark chocolate to a bowl. Melt in30-second increments almost melted. Stir in 1 teaspoon coconut oil and then continue to melt and stir until smooth.
Spread evenly over crispy treats with an offset spatula.
Cover with colored coconut and sesame seeds sprinkle.
Chill until firm then cut into bars. Store at room temperature.