Rice Crispy Treats

Chewy Sun Butter, Oats, Dried Cherry & Honey Rice Crispy Treats:
(savoringthethyme.com)

¼ cup all natural honey
¼ cup creamy sunflower butter
2 cup crispy rice cereal (brown rice is a healthier option if you can find it)
¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
¼ cup dried cherries, finely chopped
cooking spray

Directions
1. Combine the sunflower seed butter and honey in a small bowl, mix well and then microwave for 30 seconds at 50% power. If the mixture is not melted, repeat for another 20 seconds
2. Add the rice cereal to the sunflower seed butter honey mixture and stir to combine. Fold in the cranberries and oats and gently mix.
3. Press the mixture into a small pan that has been lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Spread the mixture evenly and then place in the refrigerator to chill for 30 – 40 minutes. Cut into squares and listen for the ‘Thank You’s'!

Chewy Chocolate Rice Krispy Treats

2 T butter (I use milk/soy free earths best butter)
3 C marshmallows
1/2 C enjoy life chocolate chips
1 C Sun butter / Almond butter / Peanut butter
5 to 6 C Rice Krispy cereal (gluten free option)

Prep: Use a 9x9 dish or 12x10 dish. Depending how thick I want them to be.  Put paper on bottom, covering all sides.
Prep: In a LARGE mixing bowl, add 5 cups of rice krispies and set aside.
Cook: In a large pan, melt butter.  Add marshmallows and chocolate chips and stir for a little bit until it starts to melt. Add sun butter/ almond butter/ peanut butter.  Stir until completely combined and marshmallows are stringy.
Combine: Add the marshmallow mixture into the rice krispies bowl and mix together for a minute until all combined (you may need to use your hands).  Add more rice krispies if needed but i like to keep it on the chewy side so I usually use only 5 cups.
Combine: Add the mixture to the dish and with a fork or hand press down on the mixture until it's evenly distributed. Don't forget the edges.  Cover the top with more wax paper.
Place in fridge for about an hour (or overnight) so it sets.