Red-Eye Treats

1. 1

   Combine the peanut butter, rice syrup, maple syrup, instant coffee, and cocoa powder in a medium-size saucepan and cook over medium-low heat for a couple of minutes to dissolve the coffee powder and to make combining easier.

2. 2

   Stir occasionally.

3. 3

   Remove from the heat, add the vanilla, and stir to combine.

4. 4

   Add the puffed grain to a large bowl, pour the wet ingredients on top, and mix well until it is coated with the sticky mixture.

5. 5

   Add more puffed grain if you are looking for denser treats, or if the mixture looks too wet.

6. 6

   Line an 8-inch (20-cm) square pan with parchment paper.

7. 7

   Add the mixture and press down firmly, using more parchment paper to flatten.

8. 8

   Chill in the refrigerator or freezer for about 1 hour, then cut into 8 pieces.

9. 9

   Store in the refrigerator or freezer.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.