 A Twist on Snap, Crackle, PopIt can be helpful to have a quick, no-bake dessert recipe in your repertoire. This brown rice crispy treat recipe will suit kids hungry for an afterschool snack to adults needing to refuel after a long workout. Traditional rice krispy treats are filled with butter and sugary marshmallows. Here’s an alternate version that has some healthier ingredients.
Brown Rice Crispy Treats Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1 cup brown rice syrup
- ¾ cup almond butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 6 cups Brown Rice Crispy Cereal (Erewhon’s brand is gluten free)
Optional Additions
- ¼ cup sesame seeds
- ½ seeds or chopped nuts or dried fruit
Directions
- Heat coconut oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add brown rice syrup and almond butter. Heat until tiny bubbles form, stirring constantly with a wire whisk. Immediately take the pot off the heat and add vanilla. Stir again.
- Pour the cereal and add-ins into a large bowl. Pour the hot syrup mixture over it. Mix together with a wooden spoon.
- Pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch pan and press mixture flat. It can be helpful to use a small square of parchment paper to press down mixture.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars. Makes about 15 squares.
Source: The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook
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