Healthy Rice Crispie Treats
The following recipe and photography was provided by Christina Musgrave of Tasting with Tina.
These Healthy Rice Crispie Treats are a simple, wholesome twist on a nostalgic favorite that just so happen to entirely Club Fx™ approved!
Made with just four ingredients, they come together in no time with no baking required. The creamy almond butter and rich maple syrup bind Heinen’s organic brown Rice Crispies cereal into perfectly chewy bars and a drizzle of bittersweet chocolate adds a touch of indulgence without overwhelming the natural sweetness.
Whether you’re prepping snacks for the week or craving a clean dessert, these treats strike the perfect balance of healthy and satisfying. Best of all, they’re gluten-free, dairy-free, and made entirely from pantry staples.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s entirely Club Fx™ approved. All of the ingredients in these Rice Crispie treats are minimally processed with no artificial colors or preservatives. Additionally, these bars are naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup, so there’s no refined sugar in sight.
- This recipe is quick and easy. It’s just a few ingredients and minimal steps—no oven needed. Whip up a batch in just ten minutes before leaving to set! They’re delicious fresh, but can also last longer when stored in an air-tight container.
- Share these healthy treats with the whole family. They’re kid-approved, adult-loved, and perfect for any occasion. If you swap out the 8-inch baking pan for a larger baking pan, you can easily double the batch for more bars to go around!
Healthy Rice Crispie Treats
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups Heinen’s organic gluten free rice crispies cereal
- ½ cup Heinen’s pure organic maple syrup
- ⅓ cup Heinen’s creamy natural almond butter
- ¼ cup Equal Exchange bittersweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Place the cereal in a large, heat-proof bowl.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the maple syrup and almond butter. Stir while the mixture is heating, until the mixture comes to a light boil. Remove from the heat.
- Slowly pour the mixture into the cereal and stir until the ingredients are combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or your hands to press into a smooth layer. Chill for one hour.
- Remove from the freezer. Heat the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds, until melted. Drizzle the chocolate over the rice crispie treats, then return to the freezer for 5 minutes, until the chocolate is set.
- Cut into squares and serve immediately.
