These rice crispy bars are the perfect after-school snack. It's one of my favorite kid-friendly recipes.
Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats
- 6-1/2 cups puffed brown rice cereal
- 1/2 cup dried blueberries or raisins
- 1/4 cup ground golden flax seed meal
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup honey or brown rice syrup
- 2 Tbsp. butter
Spray a 9 x 9 pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Mix puffed rice cereal, dried blueberries or raisins and flax seed meal together in a large bowl. Put peanut butter, maple syrup, honey and butter in a microwave-safe container. Microwave 1 minute on high. Stir. if butter has not melted, microwave another 30 seconds. Repeat until butter has melted. Pour over cereal mixture. Stir to coat. Press mixture into prepared pan using your hands. Freeze 30 minutes. Cut into bars. Keep refrigerated.
Makes 12 bars.
Per bar: 291 calories, 14 g fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 8 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 7 g protein, 1% Vitamin A, 3% calcium, 19% iron
For more healthy snacks for kids, see also:
- Healthy Snack Mix Recipe
- Cheesy Gourmet Popcorn Recipe
- Dark Chocolate Brownies
- Black Bean Dip
- Roasted Red Pepper Artichoke Dip
- Mini Tomato Tarts
