Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is both healthy and satisfying? Look no further than puffed millet and brown rice treats! These treats are a great source of fiber, protein, and essential vitamins and minerals. They are also gluten-free and can be made vegan or vegetarian. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a tasty snack that the whole family will love.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE AND ORANGE BROWN RICE TREATS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish with coconut oil. Line the baking dish with one strip of parchment paper and set aside.
- To a large bowl, add the rice cereal. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the maple syrup to a simmer. Whisk in the almond butter, orange zest and salt until smooth. Remove from the heat and pour the mixture over the cereal. Using a rubber spatula, toss well to coat. When cool to the touch, stir in the chocolate chips. Pour into the prepared baking dish and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour. Cut into bars and serve.
PUFFED MILLET SQUARES
A substitution for Rice Krispies® treats.
Provided by Irene
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Grease an 8x8-inch pan.
- Combine peanut butter, honey, and salt together in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add vanilla extract. Remove from heat and stir in millet and dried fruit. Press mixture into the prepared pan. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 111 mg, Sugar 9.5 g
RICE PUFF TREATS
A healthier spin on the classic Rice Krispy Treats dessert. To make this as healthy as possible, try to get puffed rice cereal that has 50 or 60 calories per cup.
Provided by Parvulus
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 15 squares, 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Spray a 9x12 pan with cooking spray.
- Melt the better spread in a large saucepan over low heat.
- Add marshmallows and stir.
- When marshmallows are almost completely melted, add vanilla.
- Stir until completely melted.
- Mix in rice puffs. stir until well coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the pan.
- Press the mixture into the pan with a sheet of wax paper. This will flatten them out.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Remove the wax paper, cut with a butter knife.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.1, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 28.9, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 7.7, Protein 0.5
Tips:
- Use fresh and high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your puffed millet and brown rice treats.
- Be careful not to overcook the millet or brown rice. They should be cooked until they are tender but still have a little bit of a bite to them.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. You can add spices, herbs, nuts, and seeds to your treats to create different flavor combinations.
- Let the treats cool completely before cutting them into bars. This will help them to hold their shape.
Conclusion:
Puffed millet and brown rice treats are a delicious and healthy snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a good source of fiber, protein, and essential vitamins and minerals. They are also gluten-free and vegan. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, try making a batch of puffed millet and brown rice treats. You won't be disappointed!
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