Crispy Chocolate Rice Treats

Ingredients:

• 5 ½ C. Gluten-free Crispy Rice Cereal
• 2 C. Aquafaba Fluff (see below)
• ½ C. Sunbutter
• 2 Tbsp. Soy-free Vegan Butter Spread, melted
• 3 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder
• ½ C. Free2b Chocolate Chips, melted for topping

Aquafaba Fluff

• Liquid from 1 can of garbanzo beans
• ½ C. Sugar, finely blended
• 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
• ½ tsp, Xanthan Gum

Directions:

1. Prepare a rimmed baking sheet with butter or parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the Sunbutter, vegan butter spread and cocoa powder before folding in the aquafaba fluff (see below).
3. Add the rice cereal and chocolate chips. Stir to incorporate.
4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking sheet and gently press down until the surface is smooth.
5. Allow the treats to rest at room temperature before cutting into shapes with cookie cutters.

Aquafaba fluff

1. Using a hand mixer, beat the bean liquid for 10 minutes, until thickened and forming stiff peaks.
2. Continue mixing the aquafaba, slowly adding the sugar and vanilla extract.
3. Add the xanthan gum and mix for 1 additional minute.