54 calorie coconut and toasted rice bites
Here’s a nut free snack that is both crunchy and delicious. At just 54 calories each you can enjoy a couple for a healthy afternoon tea.
They’re also perfect for the lunchbox too (if you’re willing to share, that is).
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- 2 tbsp rice malt syrup
- 1.5 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup puffed rice
- 1 tbsp desiccated coconut
- 15 grams dark chocolate
Ingredients
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- Preheat oven to 180C.
- Combine rice malt syrup, coconut oil and vanilla extract in a small saucepan. Bring to the boil while stirring, then remove from the heat.
- Add the puffed rice and coconut to a mixing bowl and then pour the heated mixture on top, combine well.
- Press mixture FIRMLY into mini silicone moulds, patty cases or a small tray lined with baking paper.
- Bake in the oven for 8 minutes or until golden.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
- Using your preferred method, melt the chocolate and drizzle over the top of the bites.
- Allow chocolate to cool and set, then store in an airtight container in the freezer; or in the pantry in a brown paper bag. This will ensure they stay crunchy.
54 calories per serve.
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