A Healthy, New Twist to an Old Favorite!

Rice crispy treats are always a favorite among children!  However, loaded with sugar and fat, they aren't the healthiest snacks to give our little ones.  So I've come up with a healthier, less fattening take on the old favorite.  And not only is it better for your children, but you can make them out of all organic products as well.  Not to mention that the cost of making them at home is much cheaper than buying them in a store!   Hope you thrifty, organic mamas love this recipe as much as I do...and hope your children love it more!!  :)

Healthy Rice Crispy Treats

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
• 6 cups brown rice cereal
• 2/3 cup of your favorite dried fruit
• cooking spray

Directions

1. Combine peanut butter and honey in a pot over medium heat.  Heat until melted (about 2-3 min)
2. Add brown rice and dried fruit and stir until mixture is sticky and rice is fully covered.
3. Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
4. Fill the pan with rice mixture and press firmly into pan.
5. Put into refrigerator and let cool for approximately 30 min.
6. Cut into squares when cooled and serve.

These are a yummy, healthy treat that your children are sure to enjoy!!!!

*Note- some fun ways to liven up these treats are to add food coloring to the peanut butter/honey mixture in the pot for a colorful special occasion, substitute different things for the fruit for a different taste, or cut into fun shapes for a more festive look!