Barrinhas de Rice Krispies com pasta de amendoim

Ingredientes

• 1 cup peanut butter (natural preferred)
• 1/3 cup maple syrup (or sub with honey)
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or sub with your favorite oil or melted butter)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups crisp rice cereal (regular or brown rice cereal)
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free or regular)
• 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt (optional)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Prepare pan: Line an 8x8" square baking dish with parchment paper or foil and set aside.

2. 2

   Combine wet ingredients: Place the peanut butter in a medium bowl and microwave for 30 seconds until loosened enough to stir easily. Add the maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla and stir well to combine.

3. 3

   Add crisp rice cereal: Add the brown rice cereal and stir until well coated with the peanut butter mixture.

4. 4

   Spread: Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and spread evenly.

5. 5

   Chill: Place the chocolate in a small bowl and microwave in 30 second increments, stirring after each one until it's completely melted. Pour the chocolate over the peanut butter mixture and spread in a thin, even layer. Top with flaky sea salt and chill for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight. Cut into bars, then serve and enjoy!