Vegan Crispy Bars

DIETARY: Gluten-Free, Vegan

TOTAL TIME: 1 hour, 20 minutes

1 cup smooth peanut butter, unsalted

2/3 cup brown rice syrup

1/3 cup maple syrup

1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

5 cups rice cereal

1 ½ cups vegan bittersweet chocolate chips

1 tablespoon neutral oil

 3 tablespoons shredded coconut

1: In a 6-quart pot, melt together peanut butter, syrups, and vanilla on medium low heat. Stir in cereal.

2: Spread mixture in a parchment lined 9” by 9” pan and press down flat.

3: Melt chocolate with oil and spread over bars. Sprinkle with coconut and chill until set, about 1 hour.