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Gooey Rice Squares

December 18, 2020 //  by Christianne//  Leave a Comment

I’m sure we’ve all tried that amazing, sweet, slightly gooey yet still crunchy Chex dessert people often have around this time of year. It’s SO GOOD! I saw a pic of some today and wanted it so badly, but the problem is it’s loaded with refined sugar (GMO unless organic is used) and corn syrup (also GMO). So I knew I had to try my hand at one with more nourishing ingredients and it worked!! This still has plenty of sugar, but I’m a big believer in enjoying treats when you feel like it- I just like to choose ingredients that are more nourishing and not grown with pesticides or genetically modified. But in all things, balance and sometimes you may eat stuff like that- I’m not here to guilt you or take away the joy from food- just to give a delicious option with better ingredients when it suits you! Here we go!

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cup honey
  • 3/4 cup maple sugar (I have not tried subbing coconut sugar here, but it’s often a 1:1 replacement for maple sugar)
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk (I like Trader Joe’s organic canned regular version)
  • 3/4 cup butter (I love grass fed- Kerrygold is what I get although it’s not 100% grass fed)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Dash of salt
  • 12 Oz rice squares
  • 4 cups unsweetened coconut flakes (I love Trader Joe’s organic, unsweetened coconut)
  • 1 c sliced or slivered almonds

Method:

  1. Prepare a jelly roll pan with parchment paper
  2. Grease the biggest bowl you have (I use chosen foods avocado oil spray – they make sure there is no glyphosate residue)
  3. Mix rice squares, coconut, and almonds
  4. Combine honey, maple sugar, coconut milk, butter, salt, and vanilla
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 20 min.
  6. Pour over cereal mixture, mix well, then dump on jelly roll pan and refrigerate until cool. Store in the fridge for best texture and because it contains co

* I recommend organic whenever possible

* If you’re not a fan of honey, you can try subbing maple syrup. I have made thick, gooey sauces before with maple and coconut milk, so there’s a good chance it will work, but I can’t guarantee and cooking time may need to be adjusted

* you could try subbing coconut oil for butter to make dairy free, but I have not tried this

* You can totally eat this right after you make it, but I think it tastes best when it chills and gets all clumped together. It’s also a little less sticky at this point

* Chex contains genetically engineered ingredients, so I don’t recommend it. If you can tolerate wheat, the best alternative to Chex I have found is these organic ones. If not, there are generic brands at most grocery stores. The one I found is Food Club. I wish it were organic and did not have the added synthetic vitamins, but as an occasional treat, I personally am not concerned.

* Inspired by this recipe

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Category: DessertTag: gluten-free, refined sugar-free, Snacks

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