Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 2 minutes (This time does not include the 45 minutes in which the squares need to harden in the refrigerator.)
Yields: 8 people
Ingredients:
- 1 cup organic peanut butter (you may substitute almond butter)
- 1/3 cup brown rice syrup
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 ¼ cups crispy brown rice cereal
- ½ cup toasted almonds
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ¾ cup ground flax seeds
- ¼ cup bittersweet chocolate chips
Directions:
- In medium pot over low heat, whisk together peanut butter, brown rice syrup, and maple syrup. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In separate bowl, combine rice cereal, almonds, coconut, ground flax seed, and chocolate chips.
- Fold dry ingredients into peanut butter mixture until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Rinse 8×8-inch baking dish with cold water to prevent sticking.
- Spoon in batter and press firmly and evenly into dish. Refrigerate for 45 minutes or until firm.
- Remove from refrigerator, cut into squares, and store in an airtight container.
Notes:
These squares are better than any energy bar out there. You can add your favorite nuts, seeds or dried fruits if you want to make this your own creation.
Credit: Adapted from Clean Start by Terry Walters