Super easy cereal bars

Ingredients for quinoa pops and dark chocolate bars:

• 200 g dark chocolate
• 75 g quinoa pops (or puffed rice)
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or butter)

Instructions:

1. Melt the chocolate in the microwave, 2 X 1 minute and the coconut oil.
2. Add the quinoa pops and fold to combine (you can also add some nuts, shredded coconut or dried fruits).
3. Pour the mixture into a baking pan covered with parchment paper. Use a spatula to press the bars down firmly.
4. Let firm up in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before cutting into pieces. Store in the refrigerator.

Ingredients for puffed rice and peanut butter bars with white chocolate icing:

• 75 g puffed rice cereal
• 128 g peanut butter
• 107 g maple syrup (or honey)
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or butter)
• 100 g white chocolate

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, combine the peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil over medium-low heat. Whisk to incorporate and melt the coconut oil, and then bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer and let bubble for 3 minutes, whisking the whole time.
2. Mix the rice, stir to combine completely, making sure to coat all of the cereal.
3. Pour the mixture into a baking pan covered with parchment paper. Use a spatula to press the bars down firmly. Set aside to let them firm up.
4. While the bars firm up, place the chopped white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 seconds increments, stirring between each, until it’s smooth and melted.
5. Spread the chocolate over the peanut butter crispy bars.
6. Let firm up in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before cutting into pieces. Store in the refrigerator.