Healthy Rice Crispy Treats
Healthy rice crispy treats are an easy no-bake dessert made with peanut butter, maple syrup, and brown rice cereal for a simple homemade version.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups brown rice cereal
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch baking dish or loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, stir together the peanut butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
- Add the brown rice cereal and stir until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press it into an even layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm, then slice into squares and serve.
Nutrition
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter: Creamy peanut butter mixes the easiest and helps the bars hold together better than a thicker natural peanut butter.
- Stir well before adding the cereal: Make sure the peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla are fully combined so the cereal gets coated evenly.
- Press firmly into the pan: Use the back of a spoon or a piece of parchment paper to press the mixture down so the bars hold together once chilled.
- Let them chill completely: Refrigerating the bars helps them firm up and makes them much easier to slice cleanly.
- Do not crush the cereal too much: Stir gently so the brown rice cereal stays crisp and does not lose its texture.
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