Almond Butter Brown Rice Crispy Treats
 
 
Serves: 12 bars
Ingredients
  • 2 cups puffed brown rice cereal
  • ⅓ cup chopped almonds, toasted
  • ⅓ cup hemp seeds
  • ⅓ cup shredded coconut
  • pinch of sea salt
  • ½ cup almond butter
  • ⅓ to ½ cup brown rice syrup*
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
Chocolate topping:
  • ½ cup semisweet vegan chocolate chips**
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
  1. Line an 8x8-inch pan, or similar sized pan, with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the brown rice cereal, almonds, hemp seeds, coconut and salt.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together the almond butter, ⅓ cup of the brown rice syrup and coconut oil.
  4. Pour the almond butter mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients and stir to combine. Mix until everything is evenly incorporated (I find it easiest to use my hands). If the mixture is too dry, add a little more brown rice syrup. Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of the pan. Tip: use a separate piece of parchment paper to help press the mixture down without it sticking to your hands.
  5. Melt the chocolate and the coconut oil (use a double-boiler or a glass bowl over a small saucepan of simmering water) and pour over the top of the crispy treats. Freeze for about 30 minutes to set.
  6. Once set, use the edges of the parchment paper to lift the whole thing out of the pan and place onto a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut into 12 bars. Store, covered, at room temperature.
Notes
You can sub peanut butter for almond butter in this recipe.

*I've tried using maple syrup in place of the brown rice syrup and it doesn't hold these together. I get this brand of brown rice syrup at Whole Foods.

**If you need these to be vegan, just check the ingredient label of your chocolate chips. I enjoy the Enjoy Life brand.
Recipe by Love and Lemons at https://www.loveandlemons.com/almond-butter-brown-rice-crispy-treats/