Crispy Brown Rice Treats

Chunks of nuts and cranberries give these rice bars a novel twist, and they won’t send you into sugar shock.

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Chunks of nuts and cranberries give these rice bars a novel twist, and they won’t send you into sugar shock.

Servings
8

Ingredients

Rice treats

  • 3 cups crispy brown rice cereal
  • 1 cup roasted, salted whole almonds
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup chunky-style unsalted almond butter
  • 5 Tbs. brown rice syrup

Preparation

1. Coat 8-inch square pan with cooking spray. 2. Stir together cereal, almonds, and cranberries in large bowl. 3. Microwave almond butter and brown rice syrup in microwave-safe bowl 30 seconds. Stir until blended. Pour over cereal mixture, and stir until coated. Press firmly into prepared pan with wet hands. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill 1 hour. 4. Run knife around edge of pan, and invert onto cutting board. Cut into 8 2- x 4-inch bars. Wrap each bar in plastic wrap or parchment (to prevent sticking), and store in airtight container.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories 272
  • Carbohydrate Content 31 g
  • Cholesterol Content 0 mg
  • Fat Content 15 g
  • Fiber Content 4 g
  • Protein Content 7 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 1 g
  • Sodium Content 137 mg
  • Sugar Content 13 g

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