Puffed Rice Bars Recipe

Preheat oven to 275 to 300ºF. Line a baking sheet and an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.

Spread rice on prepared baking sheet. Bake until dry, about 2 hours. (You can switch off the oven and leave the rice inside to dry further.)

Toast sunflower seeds, almonds, and sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium-low heat. Transfer to a large bowl.

Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Deep-fry dried rice until puffed. Drain on paper towels. Add rice to sunflower seed mixture.

Mix together coconut oil, honey, and peanut butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat until warm. Add to rice mixture and mix well.

Add chocolate chips, coconut flakes, and chia seeds; mix well.

Spread mixture on prepared square pan and press down firmly. Chill for 2 hours before cutting into bars. Serve chilled.