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Coconut Matcha Brown Rice Cereal Bars

Coconut Matcha Brown Rice Cereal Bars

Chelsea Colbath
A quick + easy cereal bar held together with coconut butter instead of marshmallows. The matcha gives a bright green color and subtle earthy flavor to these treats.
Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup coconut butter*
  • 1/4 cup virgin coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon Matcha ceremonial grade, if possible
  • 1/2 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups crispy brown rice cereal**

Instructions
 

  • 1. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. If your coconut butter and oil are both soft or drippy at room temperature, proceed with the directions from step 2. Otherwise, measure both into a microwave safe container or small saucepan and heat on low until melted/soft and stir-able (about 30 seconds in the microwave, or a minute or two on the stove). Alternately, both jars can be sealed tightly and run under hot tap water until soft, then measured out and used in the recipe.
  • 2. Put all ingredients EXCEPT cereal into a mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Add cereal and stir to fully coat the cereal in the coconut matcha mixture.
  • 3. Dump the cereal mixture into the prepared pan and press down well with the back of a spoon or a spatula to fully compress the bars. Transfer the pan to the fridge for 30-45 minutes, or the freezer for about 15 minutes to let bars solidify. Once solid, cut into 8 bars and enjoy.
  • 4. Because coconut oil and butter are melty/liquid-y when warm, these are best kept in the fridge unless your house is particularly cold. Bars will keep for 1 week in the fridge. These are very firm when eaten straight from the fridge, or slightly softer and fudgier if left to sit out for 10-15 minutes before eating. Both ways are delicious.

Notes

*See blog post for links to homemade and store-bough coconut butter options.
**Be sure to get crispy brown rice, not puffed brown rice, as the puffed rice cereal tends to get soggy. I usually find the best price at Whole Foods, where I just buy their store brand crispy brown rice cereal. Any other small, crunchy, unsweetened or barely sweetened cereal can be used here as well.