Crispy Rice Bars
- ⅔ cup brown rice syrup
- ¼ cup natural almond butter or peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups crisped rice cereal
- ½ cup lightly roasted chopped almonds or walnuts
- ½ cup currants, raisins, or finely chopped apricots
- ½ cup nondairy carob chips
Instructions:
These crunchy, nutty squares make a delicious dessert or sweet snack.
- Mist an 8-inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Place the brown rice syrup and nut butter in a small saucepan and warm until the mixture is softened and smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla extract. Combine the cereal and the addition of your choice in a large bowl. Pour the warm mixture over the cereal mix and combine carefully, using a wooden spoon. Work as quickly as possible (this is especially important if using carob chips so they do not melt). Pack the mixture evenly into the prepared pan, pressing gently with your fingers. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until firm. Slice into squares and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.