Low Fat Crispy Rice Bites

Satisfy your snack cravings with these delicious Low Fat Crispy Rice Bites! Perfectly crunchy and naturally sweetened with honey and unsweetened applesauce, this guilt-free treat is packed with wholesome ingredients like puffed rice cereal and chopped almonds. Enhanced with a hint of vanilla and a cozy sprinkle of ground cinnamon, these baked bites are the ultimate low-fat alternative to traditional snack bars. Ready in just 25 minutes, they’re simple to prepare and make a convenient grab-and-go option for busy mornings or an afternoon pick-me-up. Plus, they’re kid-friendly and can be stored for up to a week, making them an excellent choice for meal prep or lunchbox treats. Embrace the crunchy goodness of these easy, homemade Low Fat Crispy Rice Bites today!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 12

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the puffed rice cereal and chopped almonds. Stir until well mixed.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.

Step 7

Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack. This will take about 20 minutes.

Step 8

Once cooled, use the parchment paper to lift the mixture out of the pan. Cut into 12 even squares or rectangles.

Step 9

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(318.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	858.4

Total Fat 28.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 598.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 141.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.3g	0%
Total Sugars 63.0g
Protein 17.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 176.4mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 612.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.8%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 63.4%