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
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.
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.
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.
Recipe
Healthy Rice Bubble Bars
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
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
choccymilk says
looked and tasted yum!
Mathilda Roscouet says
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much, but these turned out amazing! I love how rich they are, will be making again!
Donna says
I am glad that you were pleasantly surprised!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
I am sure my kids will love this!
Lindsay Cotter says
Love how easy these are to make! Such a tasty afternoon snack!
Faten says
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.
Donna1 says
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
Rebecca Emily Hughes says
Not storing them in the fridge but the freezer-how long will they last?
Donna1 says
I would say around 6-8 weeks should be fine!
Donna says
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.
Donna1 says
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!
andrea says
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.
Donna1 says
The are a delicious quick and easy treat that have been a huge hit around here!!
sheetal soni says
can i make the use of pressure cooker for the above recipe ?
Sabrina Rickman says
Why would you want to use a pressure cooker?
Donna1 says
I never even thought to use one for this recipe, but I don't think so!
Allison Hanson says
I can't wait to make these this summer. I know the kids are going to love making them and eating them.
Donna1 says
My kids had so much fun making a mess and covering themselves in chocolate 🙂