Chocolate-Coated Superfood Rice Crispy Treats
This plant-based take on the classic treat packs the same sweetness and crispiness, but without the marshmallows, butter, or refined sugar.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup puffed brown rice cereal
- 1/4 cup pepitas
- 1/4 cup shelled sunflower seeds
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted divided
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup creamy cashew butter or nut butter of choice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- flaky salt for topping
Nutrition
4 servingsInstructions (click to mark complete)
Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper with ends overhanging for easy removal of bars
Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper with ends overhanging for easy removal of bars.
In a large bowl, combine puffed brown rice, pepitas, sunflower seeds, and chia seeds
In a large bowl, combine puffed brown rice, pepitas, sunflower seeds, and chia seeds.
In a small saucepan, heat oil, maple syrup, cashew butter, and vanilla over medium heat, stirring frequently, until combined and liquid, 45 to
In a small saucepan, heat oil, maple syrup, cashew butter, and vanilla over medium heat, stirring frequently, until combined and liquid, 45 to. Pour wet ingredients over dry and use a rubber spatula to mix, ensuring cereal is evenly coated.
Into prepared pan, pour mixture and use a spatula to spread in an even layer
Into prepared pan, pour mixture and use a spatula to spread in an even layer. Press down firmly.
In a microwave-safe bowl, place chocolate chips and remaining of oil, and microwave on high in 30-second increments, stirring after each increment, until melted, about total
In a microwave-safe bowl, place chocolate chips and remaining of oil, and microwave on high in 30-second increments, stirring after each increment, until melted, about total. Pour over brown rice mixture to coat and smooth into an even layer. Top with flaky salt.
Place in freezer to set for
Place in freezer to set for. Once set, remove from pan and cut into squares. Store in a sealed container in refrigerator for up to a week or in freezer for up to a month. Let frozen bars sit out for 10 to before consuming.
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