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    Author: Donna | Published: May 16, 2017 | Modified: Mar 21, 2019

    Healthy Rice Bubble Bars: No Double Boiler Needed

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    Healthy Rice Bubble Bars

    Healthy rice bubble bars are a great little treat to get you through the afternoon slump. No guilt attached, and no need to hide in the cupboard so the kids can't see what you're eating.

    Healthy Rice Bubble Bars

    Healthy Rice Bubble Bars

    We don't really do cereal in our house. If you have been hanging around Whole Food Bellies for any amount of time you may have noticed my slight obsession with homemade granola (see this Raspberry Dark Chocolate Granola and this Fresh Apple Cinnamon Granola).

    But lately, with the new baby and everything, the homemade stuff isn't as regular, and we have bought some emergency supplies of cereal for those mornings when we actually have to leave the house at a reasonable time.

    One of the cereals I tried out was some brown rice bubbles.

    The kids were NOT impressed (and if I'm honest, neither was I)! I hate seeing good food go to waste though so we had to figure out a way to use up a whole box of bubbles, and these healthy rice bubble bars are what got the tick of approval.

    Of course, I could have just put them in a batch of homemade granola....but logic did not prevail, and nursing makes me crave chocolate in unseemly amounts.

    Healthy Rice Bubble Bars

    Did you make something like this when you were a kid?

    We used to make them ALL the time, in fact, it's the only thing I really remember 'baking' as a kid. It was the go-to treat my mum would send in for a bake sale, and what I would always spend my money on there 🙂  

    This version is healthier in that it combines unsweetened cocoa with coconut oil for the chocolate, and it is naturally sweetened with maple syrup.

    But never fear, they are still delicious, and my little chocolate fiends were suitably impressed.

    Healthy Rice Bubble Bars

    I hope you love this quick and easy healthy rice bubbles bar recipe as much as we did.

    It is basically a homemade crunch bar combined with chocolate rice bubbles....delicious.

    I always love to hear from you, so if you try them out be sure to leave a comment. Happy eating.

    Healthy Rice Bubble Bars

    Healthy Rice Bubble Bars

    Snack away on these healthy rice bubble bars that taste just like a crunch bar, but without all of those ingredients you don't want. Get the kids involved in mixing everything up and have some messy fun!
    4.38 from 40 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Chocolate
    Cuisine Dessert
    Servings 10 serves
    Calories 121 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ½ cup coconut oil, melted
    • 5 tablespoon pure maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 ¼ cup brown rice bubbles
    • pinch of salt
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    Instructions
     

    • Line a 9x5 pan with parchment paper or cling wrap
    • In a large bowl combine the cocoa powder, coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract and a pinch of salt
    • Add in the brown rice bubbles and mix well to combine
    • Pour in the rice mixture and use a spatula to level it out so that it is relatively smooth on top
    • Pop into the freezer for 15 minutes until completely set. Once set remove from the freezer and use a sharp knife to cut into squares for serving. Store in the freezer, as the coconut oil will melt

    Nutrition

    Calories: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 10.2gProtein: 0.9gFat: 9.6gSaturated Fat: 8.1gFiber: 1.2gSugar: 5.1g
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    Comments

    1. choccymilk says

      March 14, 2021 at 2:37 pm

      looked and tasted yum!

      Reply
    2. Mathilda Roscouet says

      September 01, 2020 at 9:25 pm

      Honestly, I wasn't expecting much, but these turned out amazing! I love how rich they are, will be making again!

      Reply
      • Donna says

        September 04, 2020 at 10:48 am

        I am glad that you were pleasantly surprised!

        Reply
    3. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

      March 29, 2019 at 3:32 pm

      I am sure my kids will love this!

      Reply
    4. Lindsay Cotter says

      March 27, 2019 at 12:50 pm

      Love how easy these are to make! Such a tasty afternoon snack!

      Reply
    5. Faten says

      July 15, 2018 at 12:55 am

      I don’t know what’s the brown rice bubble. Is it something I can find it in the store or you have to make it home? Please suggest a brand name.

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        July 15, 2018 at 1:43 pm

        Hi, they are just brown rice versions of Kelloggs Rice Krispies. You can usually find them in the 'healthier' cereal section. I have used One Degree and Barbara's and both are great. Enjoy

        Reply
    6. Rebecca Emily Hughes says

      July 11, 2018 at 1:20 pm

      Not storing them in the fridge but the freezer-how long will they last?

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        July 11, 2018 at 9:48 pm

        I would say around 6-8 weeks should be fine!

        Reply
    7. Donna says

      March 19, 2018 at 6:45 pm

      I'm wondering if rice bubbles are "Rice Krispies" or puffed rice? Both are used for cereals but Rice Krispies are more crunchy than puffed rice.

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        March 20, 2018 at 7:43 am

        Yep same thing, rice krispies are just one brand name. I used puffed brown rice bubbles for this recipe, but you can use rice krispies if that's what you have on hand!

        Reply
    8. andrea says

      July 05, 2017 at 4:48 pm

      oh my gosh you totally just grabbed my attention and now i cannot stop thinking about these rice bubble bars. i have brown rice cereal in my pantry and pretty sure everything else in here. GONNNA have to make it heheheh.

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        July 06, 2017 at 1:33 pm

        The are a delicious quick and easy treat that have been a huge hit around here!!

        Reply
    9. sheetal soni says

      June 28, 2017 at 11:51 pm

      can i make the use of pressure cooker for the above recipe ?

      Reply
      • Sabrina Rickman says

        November 29, 2017 at 5:22 pm

        Why would you want to use a pressure cooker?

        Reply
      • Donna1 says

        November 29, 2017 at 7:29 pm

        I never even thought to use one for this recipe, but I don't think so!

        Reply
    10. Allison Hanson says

      June 23, 2017 at 7:59 pm

      I can't wait to make these this summer. I know the kids are going to love making them and eating them.

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        July 07, 2017 at 3:00 pm

        My kids had so much fun making a mess and covering themselves in chocolate 🙂

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