Caramelized Rice Cereal Bars

Par Amelia Feuss.
Snack bars made with rice cereal and caramel. Uses honey and sunflower seeds. Sweet and crunchy. Good for an afternoon snack. No gluten or dairy.
Prep:
15 min
Cook:
20 min
Total:
35 min
Servings:
16 servings
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Rice cereal bars. Crunchy yet soft. Sweet from honey. Puffed rice adds lightness. Sunflower seeds give a nutty bite. Melted chocolate for richness. Quick to make. Easy to store. Perfect for snack time. Versatile too. Can add dried fruits or spices. Fun for kids to help.
Ingrédients
For the base
- 200g puffed rice cereal
- 120ml honey
- 55g sunflower seeds
- 45g coconut oil
- 30g dark chocolate, chopped
À propos des ingrédients
Measurements adjusted for ease. Puffed rice cereal is the base. Replace nuts easily with seeds if needed. Chocolate optional. Use any desired sweetness. Honey coats well. Coconut oil makes it stick. Adjust sweetness based on preference.
Instructions
For the base
- Melt coconut oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in honey until it starts bubbling.
- Remove from heat. Mix in chocolate and seeds.
- In a large bowl, combine puffed rice cereal.
- Pour the melted mixture over the cereal. Stir until evenly coated.
- Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Transfer the mixture into the dish. Press down firmly.
- Let cool at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Once set, cut into bars.
For assembly
Conseils de cuisson
Melt coconut oil first. Combine with sweetener. Mix in chocolate for smoothness. Stir in puffed rice last. Press firmly to create bars. Cooling is essential for setting. Store in airtight container. Enjoy within a week for best freshness.
Conseils de chef
- 💡 Melt coconut oil first. Don't rush it. Medium heat is key. Stir honey in until bubbling. Remove heat quickly. Add chocolate slowly. Chocolate must melt well. Mix sunflower seeds in. Keep the texture crunchy.
- 💡 Use parchment paper for easy removal. Press really hard into the dish. Cooling is crucial for firm bars. Let them set at room temperature. If too soft, refrigerate briefly. Easy to cut into bars later.
- 💡 Puffed rice cereal is the star. Swap sunflower seeds with other seeds. Dried fruits work great too. Add spices for a twist. Cinnamon or nutmeg? Try them. Adjust honey based on preference.
- 💡 Storage matters for freshness. Keep in an airtight container. Best consumed within a week. If too soft, consider chilling. Dry places are ideal. Humidity may ruin the texture.
- 💡 Experiment sometimes. Include optional ingredients. Try different sweeteners. Maple syrup? Offers different flavor. Adjust chocolate amounts. Dark, milk, or even white.