Crispy Rice Squares

2 dozen

• 1 tsp. cold pressed canola oil
• 1/2 cup brown rice syrup
• 2 Tbsp. sesame tahini, or almond butter
• 3 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 cups crispy brown rice cereal
• 2 cups puffed rice
• 2 cups puffed millet or Perky’s Nutty Rice
• 1/2 cup pumpkin or sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup currants, chopped dried apple, or dates

Heat oil in a large pot; add rice syrup and tahini or almond butter. Stir until bubbly.  Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.  Add remaining ingredients and mix well with a  wooden spoon.  Press into an ungreased 13x9” pan and press mixture flat.  Let mixture set a room temperature or refrigerate. Cut into squares.  Store in an airtight container.