Healthy Crispy Rice Treats

Almond butter, brown rice crisps, raisins and agave nectar give this classic treat a healthier update. This yummy recipe comes from Whole Foods.

• Ready In: 18 mins
• Yields: 12 bars

Ingredients

• 4  cups  puffed brown  crisp rice cereal
• 2⁄3 cup raisins (or currants or craisins)
• 1⁄2 cup  smooth almond butter (or try peanut, cashew, or hazelnut butter)
• 5  tablespoons  raw  agave nectar (or maple syrup or brown rice syrup)
• 1  tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1  tablespoon ground flax seeds

Directions

1. Place cereal and raisins in a large mixing bowl. Heat almond butter, agave nectar, vanilla, cinnamon, and ground flax seed. Whisk and stir over medium low heat until the whole thing melds together and looks like caramel. Remove from heat. Pour over cereal and raisins and stir until completely coated(every little bit).
2. Spray a 7 x 11 inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Transfer the cereal mixture to the baking pan. Press it down with wet fingers to even out the top.
3. Chill for an hour before cutting into squares. Keep chilled between servings.