Hippy Bars (Healthy Rice Crispy Squares)
These hippy bars are like a healthy rice crispy treat. They are best served cold from the fridge so the chocolate doesn't melt.
Servings: 12
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Blender or Vitamix
- Mixing bowl
- Parchment paper
- Loaf pan or square baking dish
- Bain Marie or microwave
Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates pitted
- ½ cup nut butter I used almond
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 ½ cups crispy rice cereal we like this one
- ¼ cup hemp hearts
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a blender or Vitamax combine the dates, nut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, sea salt, and cinnamon. Puree the mixture until it is relatively smooth. If you are using a blender, you might want to use a tempter.
- In a bowl combine the crispy rice and hemp hearts together. Add the date mixture and using your hands, knead it a little so it all comes together.
- Press the rice mixture into a parchment-lined loaf pan or a square baking dish (shape doesn't really matter here). I find using a spoon helps to press the mixture into the corners.
- Chill the pan of rice mixture while you melt your chocolate.
- In a Bain Marie or microwave, melt the chocolate just until no clumps remain.
- Pour the chocolate over the chilled rice base and then return the bar to the fridge to fully set.
- Once the chocolate is hard, slice into the bar.
Notes
Store the bars in the fridge for up to a week