Brown Rice Crispy Treats (Vegan and Gluten-Free)

Ingredients ⅔ cup brown rice syrup ¼ cup almond butter 1 Tablespoon coconut oil ½ teaspoon vanilla extract pinch of sea salt 4 cups brown rice crisp cereal 2 Tablespoons Enjoy Life dairy-free mini chocolate chips Instructions Measure brown rice crisp cereal and place in a large bowl. Place brown rice syrup, almond butter and coconut oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat while stirring until mixture is combined and creamy. Remove from heat and add the vanilla and sea salt. Pour brown rice syrup mixture over the brown rice cereal and stir until well combined. Press cereal into a square baking dish lined with parchment paper using your hands. Press chocolate chips into the top. Let cool in the fridge for 1 hour before cutting into squares. About the Author: Brittany Mullins is a health coach, certified NASM personal trainer and the blogger behind Eating Bird Food, a blog dedicated to healthy food, fitness and a bit of everyday life. Learn more by visiting her her blog, www.eatingbirdfood.com and her health coaching site, www.brittanymullins.com.