This little number is the healthy version of my favourite childhood treat - chocolate rice crispy squares! They remind me of school cooking classes and Easter holidays so have a lot of good memories attached to them. Of course back then they would have lot's of milk chocolate and marshmallows thrown in so I thought I'd revive this retro treat and give it my own healthy veganised spin.
They're gluten-free, dairy-free and oh so simple to make, literally like 5 mins to throw everything together, then just pop them in the fridge or freezer and you'll have a delicious treat in no time. This is a great one to make with the kids and they'll love the chocolatey taste (ok now I sound like an advert).
I added flaxseed as it's a good source of fibre and omega-3, it promotes weight loss and I also find the fibre is great for my IBS (so far).Ingredients:
(makes 8-12 squares or half a baking tray)
- 4 cups gluten free crispy rice cereal
- 2 tbsp flaxseed meal
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 2/3 cup cashew butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cacao
- 4 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions:
1.) Mix rice cereal and flaxseed together in a bowl.
2.) Put the coconut oil, nut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract and cacao in a pan. Heat on high till it bubbles then simmer on the lowest heat continually stirring till you reach a smooth, thick consistency.
3.) Remove chocolate mixture from the heat and pour rice cereal mix into the pan, mix till cereal is coated in the chocolate.
4.) Spoon mixture into a lined baking tray (a deep pan one will work best) and press the mixture down firmly and evenly.
5.) Place in the freezer for 1hr or the fridge to set overnight.
6.) Remove and cut into squares.
A perfect afternoon treat with a cup of tea or crumbled over coconut yoghurt, banana ice cream and smoothies.
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