Almond Butter Rice Crispy Bars

Your childhood favorite rice crispy treats revisited with a nourishing twist.

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons almond butter

1/2 cup maple syrup

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 scoop Hint of Vanilla or Chocolate Beauty Protein

1 tablespoon chia seeds

3 cups puffed brown rice cereal 

1/2 cup dairy free chocolate chips

1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil

HOW TO:

In a large mixing bowl, combine almond butter and sweetener. If difficult to stir, heat in microwave or on stove top until lightly warmed. 

Add vanilla and Beauty protein and combine well.

Mix in brown rice cereal, until coated. If too dry, add an additional tablespoon of maple syrup.

In a parchment-lined 8x8 dish, press mixture gently with a spatula until flat.

Stick this in the freezer to set while you make the chocolate topping.

Combine chocolate chips and oil either on the stove or in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds at a time until melted. 

Remove dish from freezer and top with chocolate coating.

Place back in freezer until set.

Cut and enjoy!