Looking for the most delicious and healthy kid-friendly snack? These Almond Butter Brown Rice Crispy Treats are made with whole grains, healthy fats, and a ton of crunch!
This recipe is a STAPLE in the Fit Foodie kitchen. It’s one of Lin and my favorite snacks to munch on during the work week. I feel like there are so many things that I make over and over again and just never get around to posting on FFF. This is one of those things that hasn’t gotten the proper amount of love on the blog!
I am obsessed with all things crunch. Ask anyone who knows me IRL…I will find almost any excuse to put chips on my lunch even if it doesn’t really make sense to serve with chips. This recipe will give you all the crunch in the world. Have you ever had brown rice crisps
? It’s just like Rice Crispies, except made with brown rice instead of white! The brand that I like the best is called One Degree
. It’s actually made with sprouted rice and sweetened slightly with coconut sugar. YAS.
I’m sure you are wondering what in the world I used to hold these suckers together since refined-sugar pumped marshmallows aren’t a good option…
BROWN RICE SYRUP. I love the stickiness of this stuff and it’s not too sweet. I wouldn’t’ suggest subbing for honey, agave, or maple syrup because the consistencies are much less sticky compared to brown rice syrup.
If you are in the mood for a different nut butter…feel free to sub! I’ve made this with peanut butter and it’s obviously quite DELICIOUS. Same with other add ins…feel free to get creative and sub the chocoalte chips for dried fruit, whole nuts, and/or seeds! Have fun, people.
Almond Butter Brown Rice Crispy Treats
Ingredients
- 4 cups sprouted brown rice crisps
- 1/2 cup almond butter, drippy
- 1/2 cup brown rice syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- First, spray a 9×9 inch cake pan with coconut oil cooking spray OR line with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Place almond butter, brown rice syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl and mix until combined. Add in brown rice crisps and mix until the crisps are generously coated. Finally, add in mini chocolate chips and mix.
- Transfer mixture into cake pan and use a spatula to press into pan, making sure everything is compacted.
- Place in freezer for at least 60 minutes. Then, use a sharp knife to cut around the edge of the pan, popping it out as a whole. Slice into 9 squares.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/9 Calories: 284 Sugar: 9 Fat: 11 Carbohydrates: 44 Fiber: 2 Protein: 4Similar recipes:
I was just looking for a recipe like this! So glad I stumbled upon this one it looks perfect! The kids will crazy for this!
★★★★★
Literally one of my favorite treats <3
Just made these, doubled the recipe and my gosh they’re delicious! I even thought I pressed them too hard down into the pan and they turned out awesome! Onto PF Chang’s lettuce wraps for the third time!
How do I store these if they aren’t eaten immediately?
In the fridge or freezer! Either works 😀
Thanks!!!!!!
I am going home after work and making these tonight! So good, Lee!
Holy yum! This recipe takes me back to my childhood where I had rice krispy treats every day for a snack! But these are obvs way healthier and tastier!
I’ve made peanut butter rice crispy treats before but never with another nut butter – definitely need to try this recipe!
Peanut butter is my first love…but these are great too 🙂
Ahhh this is genius! Almond butter anything >>>. I have a ton of brown rice syrup left from granola-bar-making, so these are definitely needed ASAP.
Looks yummy! I love making healthy versions of rice crispy treats. My son loves them for breakfast.
★★★★
SO DO I! One of these with coffee is like WOH, amazing.
These look so delicious! Can’t wait to try them!
Yes to CRUNCH. If what I’m eating doesn’t already have something crunchy, I’ll add chips or crackers or just eat a handful of cereal afterward. And combining crunch with nut butter and chocolate? Well, that’s freaking irresistible.
WE ARE THE SAME PERSON.
I’m obsessed with anything almond buttery and chocolatey. I think we’d make a good team! 😀
I’ve seen brown rice syrup in a lot of recipes, but I’ve never used it! Do you find it in store or buy it online?
I usually get mine from the store! It’s popping up everywhere lately…I even think some Targets carry it. For sure Whole Foods and/or local co-ops will have it!
YUM! These look like my kind of bars. Anything containing nut butter and chocolate is a winner for me! Thanks for sharing Lee!! <3
The BEST combination on the planet.
I love finding ways to make rice crispy treats healthier, and it seems you and Linley have done it! I’ve finally gotten on the brown rice syrup for bars like these, and I don’t think I’ll be going back. It makes such a huge difference for setting properly.
B rice syrup ROCKS for bars! It holds so much better than honey or agave!
Where did you find brown rice syrup? I’ve been searching everywhere.
Hey Jenny! I usually get mine from Whole Foods or local co-ops. You can also buy it off of Amazon!
Oh YES!! My boys will LOVE this snack, and I can actually feel good about feeding it to them. Thank you! 🙂