{"id":5838,"date":"2021-06-04T17:39:04","date_gmt":"2021-06-05T00:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/?p=5838"},"modified":"2021-06-04T17:39:04","modified_gmt":"2021-06-05T00:39:04","slug":"healthier-rice-krispy-treats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/healthier-rice-krispy-treats\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthier Rice Krispy Treats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Not every food needs to be a diet food or low calorie.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to building muscle it isn\u2019t about hammering lots of protein to build mass\u2014it is about adequate calories + stimulation from training (and of course some protein). If you are a hard gainer, eating enough calories every day can feel like work. There are times when you might need a higher-calorie food that isn\u2019t bulky or makes you feel stuffed. In this situation, ideal foods are calorie-dense and light in the stomach so you don\u2019t feel weighed down.<\/p>\n<p>These Cacao Tahini Rice Crispy Treats are a healthier spin on traditional rice crispy treats but will still satisfy that sweet tooth.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>4 cups rice crispy cereal<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup cacao nibs<\/li>\n<li>1 cup tahini<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp coconut oil<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup honey (less if you want it less sweet)<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>8&#215;9 glass baking dish<\/li>\n<li>Parchment paper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Combine cereal and cocoa nibs in a large bowl.<\/li>\n<li>In a small saucepan on medium-low heat whisk together tahini, coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract for one minute until smooth.<\/li>\n<li>Pour Tahini mixture over cereal. Gently mix until cereal is well coated.<\/li>\n<li>In a glass dish lined with parchment paper pour tahini on the cereal mixture. Using another dish or a glass press the cereal down firmly.<\/li>\n<li>Place in the freezer for one hour before cutting into nine equals squares.<\/li>\n<li>Wrap each individually and place in the freezer refrigerator for when you\u2019re ready.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Calories\/Macros<\/h2>\n<p><strong>1 serving = 1 square<\/strong><br \/>\nAppropriately: Calories 230, protein 5g, carbs 24g fat 13g, fiber 3g<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>For a step-by-step video, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CMIB7TpHGjw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Born Fitness Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5840\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2-1.png\" alt=\"rice crispy treats\" width=\"1920\" height=\"824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2-1.png 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