It’s the summer and I know a lot of you do not want to turn on the oven when it’s super hot outside. These no bake healthy almond butter rice crispy treats are the perfect summer treat/snack. They are SO easy to make and vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free. I love the nuttiness from the almond butter and you definitely won’t miss the marshmallows. It’s the perfect combo of sweet and salty…my favorite! Super kid friendly and you can even get your kiddos to help you make it!

Ingredients

3 cups brown rice crisps
2/3 cup almond butter
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp sea salt
heaping 1/2 cup chocolate chips
flaky sea salt or coarse kosher salt for sprinkling on top (optional)

Instructions

Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, add the brown rice crisps.
In a medium bowl, add the almond butter and maple syrup. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir until smooth and combined. Add the vanilla extract and salt. Stir until well combined.
Pour mixture over the rice crispy cereal. Stir with a spatula until everything is well combined and evenly coated. Spread mixture into the lined pan and evenly press down into the pan. Place in the freezer while you prep the chocolate topping.
In a small bowl, add the chocolate chips and melt in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between each interval until chocolate is completely melted. Mine took 1 minute and 20 seconds. You can also melt it in a small sauce pan over very low heat, stirring continuously. Pour chocolate over the rice crispy. Spread chocolate evenly over the top. Place in the freezer for 45-60 minutes to set. Sprinkle bars with course sea salt and slice into bars. Enjoy!

Servings: 12

Author: valeria.chao

Healthy Almond Butter Rice Crispy Treats (vegan, gluten-free, oil-free)