Almond Cinnamon Rice Crispy Treats
These healthier rice crispy treats are vegan and gluten-free, and use brown rice cereal, brown rice syrup, almond butter, and cinnamon for delicious flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice syrup
- 2 tablespoons melted virgin coconut oil, plus more for greasing the pan
- 2 teaspoons natural vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
- 1 cup creamy almond butter
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 7 cups crisp brown rice cereal
Instructions
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Line a 13 × 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
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In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the rice syrup, oil, vanilla, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from the heat. Stir in the almond butter and cinnamon.
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Place the cereal in a large mixing bowl. Pour the almond butter mixture over the cereal and stir until well coated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Using oiled hands, press the mixture evenly into the pan. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Recipe Notes
Recipe and photo from Simple Green Meals by Jen Hansard, copyright © 2018. Reprinted with permission of Rodale Books. All rights reserved.