Charles and I are on the go most of the time, so a tasty snack with high, net nutrition is fairly essential. "Healthy" rarely makes one's mouth drool, so I was looking for something to find a nice balance between yummy and beneficial - especially for after work, before teaching in the evening. So here's what I came up with:
Hippie Crispie Treats
2 cups brown rice crisps
1/4 cup each:
vanilla hemp protein
sesame seeds
almond meal
1 Tbsp chia seeds
1/2 cup (heaping) unsalted peanut butter
1/4 cup honey
Put all ingredients in bowl in order listed and mix thoroughly. Shape into balls, or press into to-go containers. Makes approximately five 1/2 cup treats with a little left over for sampling.
Notes:
This recipe has just enough gooey goodness to hold it together because I didn't want gooey fingers while on the go. Feel free to up the PB or honey for more stick, if desired.
If you're wondering about the chia, click here for a little info. They're about the size and texture of poppy seeds and add a nice crunch.
I don't pre-mix the dry ingredients because all the little stuff goes to the bottom of the bowl. If you leave them on top, they get a chance to mix with the PB and honey. Also, the PB and honey would mix faster if you gently warm them. Personally, I prefer a little longer mix time over more dishes to wash :-)
Nutritional Info
Serving Size 1/2 Cup
Calories 408
Fat 22g
Sodium 69g
Carbs 37g
Dietary Fiber 9g
Sugar 17g
Protein 14g
Calcium 14%
Iron 13%
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Oh, and incidentally, I made this up about the same time I saw this video:
So when we refer to this treat, it's usually preceded by "Moouuse. Moouusse."
Treat?
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