Almond Butter Brown Rice Crispy Treats

By Cloud Dela / October 1, 2023 / 6 minutes of reading

Almond Butter Brown Rice Crispy Treats

Almond Butter Brown Rice Crispies are a delicious & healthy vegan & gluten free take on the classic rice crispy! Great for dessert or after school snack.

vegan / gluten free / snacks & dips

You can never be too old for a little back-to-school snack, right?

My sister and I used to love rice crispy treats as kids. Since I rarely eat marshmallows these days, I’ve been loving this slightly healthier alternative that uses almond butter and brown rice syrup as a binder instead. I also packed in omega-rich hemp seeds, almonds, and shredded coconut – making these a filling treat to get you over that 3 o’clock slump.

To make these lightly sweet treats a little sweeter, I smothered them in chocolate. At first I was going to be good and just do a little drizzle of chocolate.

Look how pretty it was starting out (pictured above).

Right after that, photo nerves got the best of me, my drizzle became uglier, and I decided a full layer of chocolate was necessary. So there you have it – cute, yummy, chocolate-y bars.

5.0 from 7 reviews

Almond Butter Brown Rice Crispy Treats

PrintAuthor: Jeanine DonofrioServes: 12 barsIngredients

2 cups puffed brown rice cereal
⅓ cup chopped almonds, toasted
⅓ cup hemp seeds
⅓ cup shredded coconut
pinch of sea salt
½ cup almond butter
⅓ to ½ cup brown rice syrup*
2 tablespoons melted coconut oil

Chocolate topping:

½ cup semisweet vegan chocolate chips**
1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

Line an 8×8-inch pan, or similar sized pan, with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix together the brown rice cereal, almonds, hemp seeds, coconut and salt.
In a small bowl, stir together the almond butter, ⅓ cup of the brown rice syrup and coconut oil.
Pour the almond butter mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients and stir to combine. Mix until everything is evenly incorporated (I find it easiest to use my hands). If the mixture is too dry, add a little more brown rice syrup. Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of the pan. Tip: use a separate piece of parchment paper to help press the mixture down without it sticking to your hands.
Melt the chocolate and the coconut oil (use a double-boiler or a glass bowl over a small saucepan of simmering water) and pour over the top of the crispy treats. Freeze for about 30 minutes to set.
Once set, use the edges of the parchment paper to lift the whole thing out of the pan and place onto a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut into 12 bars. Store, covered, at room temperature.

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NotesYou can sub peanut butter for almond butter in this recipe.

*I’ve tried using maple syrup in place of the brown rice syrup and it doesn’t hold these together. I get this brand of brown rice syrup at Whole Foods.

**If you need these to be vegan, just check the ingredient label of your chocolate chips. I enjoy the Enjoy Life brand.3.4.3177

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Kristin
07.09.2020
These are SO incredibly delicious!
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- Jeanine Donofrio
  07.10.2020
  Hi Kristin, I’m so glad you loved them!
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Shawna from creativeshawna.com
10.31.2017
PS. I’m a big fan! I love your recipes.
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Shawna from creativeshawna.com
10.31.2017
Hi! Any substitute for brown rice syrup?
Would Agave or honey work?
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gina
04.24.2017
any way to get the nutrition stats on these?
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Lucy
04.14.2017
These were so easy to make. I did sub peanut butter w/ the almond butter but they are amazing. They were a big hit w/ everyone.
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- Jeanine Donofrio
  04.14.2017
  Hi Lucy, thanks for sharing, I’m so happy they were a hit!
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Lala
03.15.2017
Wonderful and super easy to make! Healthy, tasty, crispy treats. My toddlers, myself and hubby enjoyed 😀. I will make again for sure!
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- Jeanine Donofrio
  04.14.2017
  I’m so glad the whole family enjoyed these!
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Casey K.
02.23.2017
I made these exactly as described with the exception of nuking the chocolate chips instead of melting them on the stove (microwave = lazy girl’s double boiler). These crispies are excellent and were so easy for this non-chef to make. Thanks for the recipe!
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- Jeanine Donofrio
  02.28.2017
  I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for sharing!
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Sabrina B from newkitchenlife.com
02.13.2017
love how your dose of chocolate evolved from a drizzle but still includes so many healthy ingredients, thank you for this very creative twist on the original!
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Julia from simplydeliciousblog.com
11.29.2016
These look so amazing! This blog always has the most delicious recipes–it’s a huge source of inspiration for my own blog! Thank you for sharing 🙂
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Diane
09.17.2016
Made these today and they were sooooo yummy! I added a bit of cinnamon which was great. I will be making a lot of these for the family in the future. Thanks for another delicious recipe😊
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Carrie
09.15.2016
Made these with honey instead of brown rice syrup and PB rather than AB and they worked perfectly. So yummy!
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Bethany @ Athletic Avocado from athleticavocado.com
09.12.2016
I used to love rice krispy treats as a kid, but your version looks even better! That chocolate drizzle mishap was definitely a blessing in disguise! More chocolate = more happiness 🙂
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Helen
09.11.2016
Super yummy treat that appeals to whole family! Tastes great and I love that it is not too sugary sweet. This recipe is definitely a keeper! Thanks so much!
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Jessie @ Chasing Belle from chasingbelle.com
09.10.2016
I have tried white chocolate and peanut butter in rice krispies before, but never almond butter! And with chocolate? Yum, yum, YUM!
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Katie @ Whole Nourishment from wholenourishment.net
09.09.2016
To be honest I’ve never been a fan of rice krispy treats. But your version has completely won me over (no surprise) and I’m excited to try them out!
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Jen
09.09.2016
Do you think honey would work?
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- Jeanine Donofrio
  09.10.2016
  I haven’t tried honey, but I do think it would work (it’s similarly sticky) – let me know if you give it a go!
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The Wooden Spoon from spoonofwood.com
09.09.2016
SWOON. This looks like the stuff dreams are made of.
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Zita @The Puur from thepuur.com
09.09.2016
Wow, this is so amazing and yet simple to make, thank you so much for this recipe! <3
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About The Author

Cloud Dela

I am Cloudela, known as a food and travel blogger.You know that, food is an essential part of travel – what’s a better way to experience a culture than through its cuisine?Failure and success, and I am here, to share with you all my best recipes, that will impress you with its taste.