Maple Crunch Energy Bars

Indulge in these irresistible Maple Crunch Energy Bars, packed with crispy rice cereal, sweet maple syrup, and a delightful nutty crunch. Bursting with the goodness of cranberries, almonds, pecans, and coconut, these homemade bars will power you through your day. Don't miss the touch of vanilla extract and sea salt that elevate the flavors to perfection!
ingredients
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup chopped almonds
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup brown rice water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
steps
- 1.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- 2.
In a large mixing bowl, combine crispy rice cereal, coconut, cranberries, almonds, and pecans.
- 3.
In a small saucepan, heat the maple syrup, brown rice water, vanilla extract, and sea salt over medium heat until well combined. Pour the mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until evenly coated.
- 4.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan and press it down firmly with the back of a spoon or spatula.
- 5.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. Allow it to cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
- 6.
Store the bars in an airtight container for up to a week or wrap individually for on-the-go energy.