Whole Foods for Thought

Maintaining a healthy well-balanced diet can be a challenge, especially when you've got picky eaters (adults included). Feeding the Whole Family: Cooking with Whole Foods is full of excellent family-tested recipes for babies, children and parents using whole grains, fruits and vegetables that everyone will enjoy (did we mention the dessert section?). Plus with back to school approaching, it provides tips on packing whole foods for nutritious lunches and snacks that your little ones will love - like these Brown Rice Krispy Treats (yum!).

Brown Rice Krispy Treats

1 tsp. unrefined sesame oil
1 C. brown rice syrup
2 tsp. almond butter or tahini
2 tsp. vanilla extract
6 C. dry natural brown rice crispy cereal

Optional additions:
1/2 C. peanuts
1/2 C. raisins or currants
1/2 C. unsweetened carob chips
1/2 C. chopped almonds

Put oil in a large pot and heat. Add rice syrup and nut butter. Stir and heat until bubbles form. Turn of heat and ad vanilla extract. Add cereal and mix well. Stir in optional items and mix lightly. Put mixture into a 9x13 inch pan. With slightly wet hands, press mixture flat. Let set to room temperature. Slice and serve. Lasts a week in an airtight container.

Preparation time: 5-8 minutes
Makes 24 squares

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