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Natural Brown Rice Crispy Treats are refined sugar–free and only lightly sweetened, yet they taste amazing. This 10-minute recipe is a wholesome twist on the classic treat — simple, healthier, and absolutely delicious. They’re one of my favorite go-to desserts for any celebration: from Christmas cookie platters and fall lunchbox treats, to Easter baskets (cut into bite-sized pieces to tuck inside eggs), Halloween night fun (as a swap for popcorn balls), and every other special occasion in between!
Jump to RecipeThis no-cook and no-bake recipe is naturally Gluten free, Vegan and Low vA.
Master recipe: flavor variations
This Master Brown Rice Crispy Treat recipe allows you to make several variations depending on 1) what sounds good or 2) what you have in your pantry — endless variations and flavors!
- The basic recipe uses your nut or seed butter of choice and your favorite liquid sweetener: Maple syrup, honey or agave.
- And then here are some delicious variations — and my personal Favorite Rice Crispy Treat Flavors:
- Halvah — tahini and honey
- Mixed berry — freeze dried berries get stirred in, so these are like a fun lunch box granola bar, but more special, so they work as fancy “cookies” too
- Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip
- Maple Pecan — pecan butter and maple syrup
Other successful ingredients include:
- using pumpkin seed butter for a high protein nut-free version
- adding freeze dried banana slices to the peanut butter version of this recipe
- topping with and stirring in natural sprinkles for a funfetti version
- extra quality salt (up to 1/4 teaspoon) or flake salt, for a sweet and savory treat
Ingredients in Master Brown Rice Crispy Treats recipe
- creamy nut butter, seed butter, peanut butter, or tahini (for Halvah flavor some may prefer using 1/2 cup tahini + 1/2 other nut butter such as pecan or almond, so the tahini flavor isn’t too strong; others will like the strong authentic all tahini version)
- pure maple syrup, agave or honey
- coconut oil
- quality salt
- brown rice crispy cereal (I recommend GF One Degree Organics’ product)
- Optional add-ins depending on flavor needs: freeze dried berries or bananas, chocolate chips, flake salt, natural sprinkles
Ingredient tip
Healthier Brown Rice Crispy Treats hold together best and last longer at room temp when the nut or seed butter you use is extra smooth.
So peanut butter and tahini create the best crispy treats. Almond butter and pecan butter are great in this recipe, but best eaten straight from the freezer, because they defrost faster.
How to make healthier Brown Rice Crispy Treats
This recipe requires no cooking of any kind! No-bake, but you will need melted fat. Including melting time, you can actually make up this recipe is 10 minutes!
When I have an occasion I need to go to with a snack to share, this is my go-to recipe. It gets gobbled up so fast, and takes almost no work. But, it’s a thoughtful potluck dessert because everyone loves it. And, it’s gluten-free and vegan, which is a sweet surprise for those who want a treat but can’t count on anything to eat at gatherings.
Here’s how to make them:
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the nut/seed butter, maple syrup (or other sweetener) and melted coconut oil until smooth and fully blended, about 1 minute. Stir in the brown rice crisp cereal until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, and press it down with a spatula until the surface is level and compact. For the most effective method, place another sheet of parchment paper on top and press down with the palm of your hand all over to flatten evenly and compactly.
- Freeze for 1 to 2 hours. Once set, cut into 16 squares with a sharp knife and serve.
- Store covered in the freezer for up to one month. The bars will soften after sitting at room temperature for 10 to 20 minutes but will hold their shape. We like them best straight from the freezer. If you pack them in lunches, insulated lunch boxes help to keep them cold. For cookie platters, serve on a frozen plate or pull from the freezer just before serving.
Brown Rice Crispy Treats Master Recipe - endless flavors, easiest "Cookie", 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup runny unsweetened unsalted creamy nut butter , seed butter, peanut butter, or tahini (For Halvah flavor some may prefer using ½ cup tahini + ½ other nut butter such as pecan or almond, so the tahini flavor isn't too strong; others will like the strong authentic all-tahini version that tastes so much like real halvah!: see Notes below.)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup , agave or honey
- 2 tablespoons refined coconut oil , melted
- ¼ teaspoon quality salt
- 3 cups brown rice crispy cereal GF One Degree Organics’ product is the best
- Optional add-in: freeze dried berries or bananas, chocolate chips, flake salt, natural sprinkles (See recipe ideas in the main post.)
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the nut/seed butter, maple syrup (or other sweetener) and melted coconut oil until smooth and fully blended, about 1 minute. Stir in the brown rice crisp cereal until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, and press it down with a spatula until the surface is level and compact. For the most effective method, place another sheet of parchment paper on top and press down with the palm of your hand all over to flatten evenly and compactly.
- Freeze for 1 to 2 hours. Once set, cut into 16 squares (or fewer if preferred) with a sharp knife and serve.
- Store covered in the freezer for up to one month. The bars will soften after sitting at room temperature for 10 to 20 minutes but will hold their shape. We like them best straight from the freezer. If you pack them in lunches, insulated lunch boxes help to keep them cold. For cookie platters, serve on a frozen plate or pull from the freezer just before serving.
Notes
Halvah version
If you're making the tahini and honey version of this recipe, I like to make one change if my tahini is chilled and on the thicker side. Add:- 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon extra coconut oil
- 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon extra agave, or honey
Nutrition
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