These bite-size treats are low in sugar and fructose free, meaning the little sugar they do contain releases slowly into the bloodstream. They are delicious, fudgy and sweet, and are a perfect sweet addition to a Halloween party table. Gluten free and vegan.
- 15 g (1 cup) puffed rice
- 40 g (1 cup) puffed quinoa (or another 15g/1 cup of puffed rice)
- 225 g (1 and 1/2 cups) smooth no added sugar peanut butter
- 60 g (1/4 cup) rice syrup
- 50 g (1 and 3/4 oz) 85-90% dark chocolate (you can use more but it will add a little more sugar), roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
-
Whisk the peanut butter and rice syrup until smooth and combined, the fold in the rice and quinoa. Pour into a lined square or round tin about 6-8" (15-20 cm) wide (a smaller tin will make squares smaller in width but deeper/taller). Put the tin in the freezer for 5 minutes to firm up slightly.
-
While they are chilling, melt the chocolate in the microwave (about 30 seconds-1 minute, stopping and stirring frequently until just melted and smooth). Stir in the cinnamon and pour over the chilled puffed rice in the cake tin, then return to the freezer for 5 more minutes until firm. For neater slices, use a sharp knife run under hot water just before slicing. Slice into 16 mini squares and serve immediately or keep in the fridge or freezer (they can be eaten straight from the freezer).