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Healthier Rice Crispy Treats Recipe

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Healthy Rice Krispie Treats vegan recipe Well Plated by Erin
Healthy Rice Krispie Treats vegan recipe Well Plated by Erin from www.wellplated.com

Description

Rice crispy treats are a classic childhood treat that everyone loves. However, the traditional recipe is loaded with sugar and unhealthy ingredients. If you're looking for a healthier version of this treat, you're in luck! This recipe is a healthier twist on the classic rice crispy treat recipe, using natural sweeteners and whole grain rice cereal.

Prep Time

The preparation time for this recipe is about 10 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is about 10 minutes.

Ingredient

For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
  • 4 cups of brown rice crispy cereal
  • 1/2 cup of natural peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup of honey
  • 1/4 cup of coconut oil
  • 1 tsp of vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp of salt

Equipment

For this recipe, you will need the following equipment:
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • 9x9 inch baking dish
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Method

1. Begin by greasing a 9x9 inch baking dish with coconut oil. 2. In a large mixing bowl, add 4 cups of brown rice crispy cereal. 3. In a medium saucepan, add 1/2 cup of natural peanut butter, 1/4 cup of honey, and 1/4 cup of coconut oil. 4. Heat the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the ingredients are melted and combined. 5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1 tsp of vanilla extract and 1/4 tsp of salt. 6. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the rice crispy cereal and stir until the cereal is evenly coated. 7. Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and press down firmly with a spatula. 8. Allow the rice crispy treats to cool in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. 9. Once the treats have cooled, cut them into squares and serve.

Notes

These healthier rice crispy treats can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes 16 servings. Each serving contains:
  • Calories: 160
  • Protein: 3g
  • Fat: 9g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 8g

Recipe Tips

If you don't have brown rice crispy cereal, you can use regular rice crispy cereal or any other whole grain cereal. You can also substitute the peanut butter for almond butter or any other nut butter of your choice. For a vegan version of this recipe, you can use maple syrup instead of honey. These healthier rice crispy treats are perfect for a quick and easy snack or dessert, and they're sure to satisfy your sweet tooth without all the added sugar and unhealthy ingredients.

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