The Rice Crisp Squares Recipe

Want a bit of nostalgic sweetness without the sugar rush? We start the year with a recipe we've all made before, but with a protein hit that makes it different. Great as a post workout snack! 

Ingredients

• 4 cups crispy rice cereal
• 1/2 cup protein powder (about 40g)
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 1 Tbsp coconut oil
• 1/2 cup syrup or honey

Method

• Prepare a baking pan by spraying it with cooking spray, or greasing. 
• In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cereal and protein powder, set aside.
• In a small pan over medium-high heat, peanut butter, coconut oil, and syrup*. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently to avoid burning, before removing from heat and allowing to cool slightly.
• Pour nut and syrup mixture into the cereal mix. Stir until everything is fully combined and all the cereal is well coated.
• Transfer to prepared baking dish. Using the spatula or your hands, spread the mixture evenly in the pan, pressing down firmly.
• Place pan into fridge and allow to cool for 30 minutes before cutting into squares.