Crispy Rice Chews
- Makes : 16 squares
Everyone enjoys this easy, no-bake confection - including the cook!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rice syrup
- 1/4 cup crunchy almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Tiny pinch of salt (optional; omit if nut butter or cereal contains salt)
- 2 cups crisped rice cereal
- 1/3 cup seedless raisins, chopped nuts, or vegan semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Step 1
Mist an 8-inch square glass baking pan with nonstick cooking spray, and set aside.
Step 2
Place the rice syrup, almond butter, tahini, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan, and place over low heat until the mixture is softened. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt, if using. Mix well.
Step 3
Fold in the cereal and raisins, and mix gently until everything is evenly distributed. The mixture will be extremely stiff.
Step 4
Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan using lightly water-moistened fingertips or a piece of waxed paper. Cut into 16 squares. Cover the pan with plastic wrap, and chill the squares in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before serving.
Nutritional Info
Per square:
-
Calories
102 -
Fat
4 g -
Protein
2 g -
Carbohydrates
16 g -
Fiber
1 g
Recipe Source:
Vegan Vittles: Second Helpings
Reprinted with permission from the author, Jo Stepaniak.
Photograph © Wanda Embar.
