Healthy Rice Crispy Treats: Easy and Nutritious Twist for All
These Healthy Rice Crispy Treats are a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional treats, perfect for all ages.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 3 cups brown rice cereal
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine peanut butter and honey over low heat, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Add brown rice cereal and mix until evenly coated.
- If using, fold in chocolate chips.
- Press the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch pan.
- Let cool in the fridge for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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