These chocolate almond crispy bites are dangerously good and made with only 5 ingredients. Perfect for kids (and adults), plus they’re vegan and gluten-free.

The idea for this post started with a recipe my mother-in-law shared with me years ago. Making them a few weekends ago reminded me just how good they are and I decided to test out a new version of the recipe using a little less sweetener. This ended up being a longer process than expected. I think Maria and I tested the recipe at least six times before I finally felt happy sharing the recipe. That said, it’s perfect now and I’m excited to share it.

If you like the texture of rice krispie treats, chocolate and almonds… you’ll love this healthier version made with chocolate brown rice crispy cereal and almond butter.
I used Nature’s Path Koala Crispy chocolate brown rice crisp cereal, which you can find at most natural food stores, and brown rice syrup, which is a thick sweetener made from rice. This syrup is extra sticky so the mixture holds together well and it also keeps the bites vegan. If you’re not vegan, you can try using raw honey, which is thicker and stickier than regular honey, and should work well.I’ve shared these healthier rice crispy balls with tons of our friends and family and everyone loves them — adults and kids alike. I have a feeling you’re going to love them too. Enjoy!

Chocolate Almond Crispy Bites

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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size	1 bite
Amount Per Serving	As Served
Calories 84 Calories from fat
% Daily Value
Total Fat 4g	6%
Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Sugars 4g
Protein 2g

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

	Calories	2000
Total Fat	Less than	65g
Sat Fat	Less than	25g
Cholesterol	Less than	300mg
Sodium	Less than	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate		300g
Dietary Fiber		25g

Serves 24 adjust servings

Ingredients

2/3 cup almond butter (runny almond butter from a fresh jar works best)*
1/3 cup brown rice syrup
3 cups chocolate brown rice crispy cereal (like Nature's Path Koala Crisp)
1/4 cup almonds, chopped
1/8 cup cacao nibs or mini vegan chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Pour almond butter and brown rice syrup into a bowl and stir to combine.
Add cereal, almonds and cacao nibs/chocolate chips if using. Stir to coat evenly. It may take a few minutes and using your hands can be helpful. If the mixture doesn’t seem to be sticking together well you can add additional brown rice syrup (one tablespoon at a time).
Place mixing bowl in the fridge to allow the mixture to setup for 5-10 minutes. Using your hands, grab 1-2 Tablespoons worth of the mixture and roll into balls. If you're having trouble, try using wet hands to roll the bites. Place bites on parchment paper. Transfer bites to the fridge until ready to serve. Enjoy!

by Brittany Mullins

Recipe Notes

*Feel free to use your favorite nut butter.