Healthier Scotcheroos
Healthier Scotcheroos are a delicious take on your childhood favorite! By incorporating natural nut butters, using whole grain cereal, and opting for a natural sweetener like honey, you can create a version of scotcheroos that offers a balance of protein and fiber in a satisfying treat!
Ingredients
- 3 cups brown rice crisps or white rice crisp cereal
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup butterscotch
- 2/3 cup dark chocolate
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Combine rice crisps, honey, peanut butter and salt in a large bowl. Mix to combine or until all of the rice crisps are coated in peanut butter and honey.
- Layer a 9 x 9 baking pan with parchment paper. (This makes it so much easier to remove these bars from the pan)Grease the parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread the peanut butter rice mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan.Use a spoon or spatula to spread the mixture into a thin layer and press down.
- To a small bowl add the butterscotch chips and dark chocolate chips and coconut oil.Microwave in 30 second intervals until fully melted.
- Pour the melted chocolate on top of the peanut butter rice layer.Using an offset spatula or a spoon spread the chocolate into a thin layer making sure all of the rice is covered.
- Place in the freezer for 2 hours to set.To remove the bars lift the parchment paper up then slice the bars into 9 squares (you could do smaller if you prefer!)Serve immediately or store them in the fridge (for up to 5 days) or in the freezer (for up to 3 months).
Nutrition Information
Calories: 398kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 8gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 0.4mgSodium: 202mgPotassium: 279mgFiber: 3gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg