Coconut Crispy Rice Squares

These are easy to make and are kid approved. They also make a great treat for school lunches. 

1/2 cup Rice Syrup

3/4 cup Nut/Seed butter of choice (or even mix some together)

3/4 cup Nuts/Seeds, chopped

2 cups Puffed Rice (try using brown rice without added sugar or salt)

1/4 cup Shredded Coconut

1/4 cup Cranberries or other dried fruit

1. In a saucepan bring rice syrup to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
2. Turn heat to low and add nut/seed butter
3. In a bowl mix puffed rice cereal, coconut and nuts/seeds
4. Add nut/seed mixture to bowl and stir
5. Press mixture into barely oiled baking dish (I use coconut oil)
6. Cool in fridge and cut into squares

Questions about how to eat less packaged treats? Contact Jill, Nurture The Future's Registered Dietitian at [email protected] 

---