Friday, December 30, 2011

Crispy Rice Treats

This is a slightly modified version of Healthy Appetite with Ellie Kreiger's Crispy Rice Treats from the Food Network.


Crispy Rice Treats
Yields: 15 squares
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free
 

Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 1/2 Almond Butter
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 - 5oz bag of Craisins (flavor of choice)
  • 6 cups Whole Grain Brown Rice Krispies

Directions:
  1. Prep 9 X 13 Pan: Spray with cooking spray & wipe with paper towel to minimize oil
  2. Over medium-low heat, melt together, Honey & Almond Butter, then stir in Salt
  3. Add Craisins & Rice and stir to coat
  4. Press down into pan & chill in refrigerator until set (about 30 minutes)
  5. Cut & Enjoy!


My 2 Cents: I recall making rice krispy treats as a kid and they were a bitch!  Getting the rice krispies coated and combined before the marshmallow set-up was a real pain in the ass and forget clean-up!  These are much, much easier to make, healthier for you and clean-up is a breeze!  Consider these for your next party!


What I Modified:
  1. I used Almond Butter instead of Peanut Butter, because I have a peanut allergy.
  2. I added Salt for flavoring.
  3. I used a full bag of Craisins instead of dried cherries, no need to chop.
  4. I only use oil if I absolutely have to and when I do, I try to use as little as possible, hence the wiping of the pan with the paper towel.  Oil is nothing but concentrated fat and calories - you don't need it!

2 comments:

  1. I understand oil is, like you stated, concentrated fat and calories, logically. But i can't completely cut it out because emotionally, it also makes things smell and taste good! And sometimes the emotional benefits outweigh the drawbacks.

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  2. Eu is that you?!? Super cute name! Actually if you do cut out the oil and then try it again, it will taste awful.

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