Easter Rice Crispy Squares

These are a healthier version of the traditional rice crispy squares since there is no marshmallow or butter. With 3-4 simple ingredients these no bake treats turn out great and the recipe is easy enough for kids to follow and make.

Ingredients:
3-4 cups of rice crispies
3/4 cup of peanut butter
1/3 cup of maple syrup
2 tablespoons of coconut oil
1.5 tsp of vanilla extract
1 cup of chocolate chips

Optional Toppings:
M&Ms
dried berries
chopped nuts
coconut flakes

1) Add peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla to sauce pan on low-med heat to melt.

2) Once melted, remove from heat and add rice crispies.

3) Mix and coat the rice crispies well.

4) Once mixed, transfer to parchment lined casserole dish and pat flat.
5) Melt chocolate chips in microwave on high for 1 minute.

6) Coat and spread melted chocolate evenly onto rice cripies and add any toppings you like.
7) Put in the fridge to cool chocolate until it hardens.

8) Once chocolate has hardened, remove from fridge and cut into squares. Enjoy!

Makes approx: 9-10 squares
Calories per square (without toppings): 237 per square, Fat: 13.1g, Carbs: 33.5g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 22.8g, Sodium: 105.9mg, Protein: 2.8g