Low Fat Crispy Rice Bites
Indulge in guilt-free snacking with these **Low Fat Crispy Rice Bites**, a delightful combination of crunchy puffed rice, sweet honey, and wholesome almonds, brought together with a touch of unsweetened applesauce for natural sweetness. Perfectly flavored with vanilla and ground cinnamon, these bites are baked to golden perfection, offering an irresistibly crisp texture with minimal fat. Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for meal prep, healthy snacking, or satisfying your sweet tooth without compromising your diet goals. Packed with fiber and nutty goodness, these low-fat treats are an excellent alternative to store-bought snacks — perfect for kids and adults alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups puffed rice cereal
- 0.25 cup honey
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup almonds, chopped
- 1 as needed low-fat cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, letting it hang over the sides for easy removal later.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the puffed rice cereal and chopped almonds. Stir until well mixed.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, mix together the honey, unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Cook until just combined and heated through, about 2-3 minutes. Do not overheat.
Pour the warm honey mixture over the puffed rice and almonds. Quickly stir using a spatula, ensuring that all the cereal and almonds are evenly coated with the mixture.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or clean hands lightly sprayed with low-fat cooking spray to press the mixture down firmly and evenly into the pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack. This will take about 20 minutes.
Once cooled, use the parchment paper to lift the mixture out of the pan. Cut into 12 even squares or rectangles.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
858 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.6 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 598 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.6 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.0 g | ||
| Protein | 17.4 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 613 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
