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Rice crispy treats cut into squares on paper.
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Treat Yourself to a Easy Healthy Version of Rice Crispy Treats

Sweet treats don't have to be restricted. This recipe involves 6 simple ingredients, and will bring back childhood memories of enjoying rice crispy treats!
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Desserts, Snack
Cuisine: American
Allergy: Dairy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 5
Calories: 1107kcal
Author: Marina Rizhkov

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • spatula
  • 9x13 inch glass pan

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil, or avocado oil
  • 1 cup brown rice syrup, Lundberg brand is great
  • ¾ - 1 cup creamy cashew butter, or almond butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6 cups crispy brown rice cereal
  • ⅛ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Melt coconut oil in a large pot on medium heat.
    2 Tbsp coconut oil,
  • Add the brown rice syrup and nut butter into the pot. Heat until smooth and slightly bubbly, then turn off heat and add the vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
    1 cup brown rice syrup,, ¾ - 1 cup creamy cashew butter,, 1 tsp vanilla extract
    Rice crispy treats syrup in a pot.
  • Add crispy rice cereal and salt to the pot and mix well.
    6 cups crispy brown rice cereal, ⅛ tsp salt
    Crisp rice cereal mixing in syrup in a pot with a spoon.
  • Add crispy rice mixture to a lightly greased 9X13 inch glass pan.
  • Press flat with hands, using a little water on your hands if needed to avoid the stickiness.
    Rice crisp mix in a glass dish.
  • Allow rice crispy treats to cool completely before serving (2+ hours).

Notes

  • Consider adding nuts or dried fruit. 
  • Make sure to wait at least to hours before cutting the rice crispy treat. 

Nutrition

Calories: 1107kcal | Carbohydrates: 114g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 69g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 38g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 742mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 2235IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 17mg