Brown-Rice Crispy Treats with Almond Butter

Surprisingly wholesome ingredients reinvent this childhood snack.  Delicious, quick, requires no baking, and is an easily portable dessert to take on your next summer hike or picnic!  With the addition of almond butter, they can double as a homemade energy bar.  Brown rice crisps and brown rice syrup can be found at Whole Foods.

Brown Rice Crispy Treats with Almond Butter

Adapted slightly from Oh She Glows

1/2 cup creamy almond butter

1/2 cup brown rice syrup

1 tbsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp coconut oil

pinch kosher salt

3 1/2 cups Brown Rice Crisps cereal

1/4 cup chocolate chips (+ optional more to drizzle)

Toasted coconut flakes (optional topping)

 

Line a 8x8 square pan with parchment.  In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add first 5 ingredients and stir well until combined.  Add brown rice crisp cereal all at once  (sprinkle in chocolate chips if desired) and stir quickly with a spatula to combine.   Scoop into prepared pan and press down evenly.  (Use a silicone spatula with a little bit of water to help reduce stickiness.)  Optional step: drizzle a little more melted chocolate chips across the top and sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes.  Set in the fridge or freezer at least 15 minutes.  Slice into squares and serve.

Hiking view near Stuart Lake, WA