I love finding more nutritious spins on traditional treats – and these healthy rice crispy treats are no exception! And in my opinion, these are even better than the original.
How are these healthier than traditional rice crispy treats?
Instead of melted marshmallow, these treats use brown rice syrup, almond butter and honey. It’s a great recipe with all-natural sweeteners that are great if you are trying to reduce your refined sugar intake (especially if you make it without the chocolate chips). These bars turn out chewy and delicious!!
Variations on these healthy rice crispy treats
You can add or change things in this recipe to make several different versions of this treat! Here are just a few ideas off the top of my head:
- Use peanut butter instead of almond butter, and add chopped dried banana along with the chocolate chips
- Instead of chocolate chips, mix in dried fruit like cranberries or raisins.
- Need a protein boost? Try mixing in a little vanilla or chocolate protein powder.
- Add some shaved peppermint for a fun Christmastime treat.
How to make these healthy rice krispie treats
It’s so simple! I’m going to walk you through it step by step though in case you’re intimidated 🙂
1. Prep and measure your rice puffs.
2. In a microwave safe bowl, combine the honey, almond butter and coconut oil and heat until just melted.
3. Whisk in the rice syrup to the melted bowl.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the rice puffs and combine until everything is sticky.
5. Let cool for 3-5 minutes and add in the chocolate chips. Stir them in.
6. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper and scoop in the rice krispie mixture.
7. Using a second piece of parchment paper, press down until flat and even in the pan.
8. Place in the freezer for at least thirty minutes to set.
9. Remove from the freezer and cut into nine large squares or twelve smaller ones.
That’s it! So simple, right?!
These are so delicious they are typical gone within a day or two. I can’t keep my family away from them.
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Healthy Rice Crispy Treats
No marshmallows in these healthy rice crispy treats. This version is naturally sweetened with honey, brown rice syrup, & almond butter - yum!
Ingredients
- 4 cups rice puffs
- ½ cup smooth almond butter
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- ¼ cup brown rice syrup
- ½ cup raw honey
- ¼ cup mini enjoy life chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prep and measure your rice puffs.
- In a microwave safe bowl, combine the honey, almond butter and coconut oil and heat until just melted.
- Whisk in the rice syrup to the melted bowl.
- Pour the wet mixture into the rice puffs and combine until everything is sticky.
- Let cool for 3-5 minutes and add in the chocolate chips. Stir them in.
- Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper and scoop in the rice krispie mixture.
- Using a second piece of parchment paper, press down until flat and even in the pan.
- Place in the freezer for at least thirty minutes to set.
- Remove from the freezer and cut into nine large squares or twelve smaller ones.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition analysis (approximate per serving, assumes 12 small bars):
185 calories, 8.5 g fat, 2 g sat fat, 26.5 g carbohydrate, 19.5 g sugar, 2 g protein, Vitamin A: 0%, Vitamin C: 0%, Calcium: 3%, Iron: 15%
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