Recipe: Caramel Rice Puff Bars

By Roberta Nelson

06 Nov 2017

These nutritious bars are easy to make and are the perfect snack to add to a healthy school lunch box.

These caramel rice puff bars are the perfect treat for your children not only because they taste delicious but they are packed full of ingredients that are a source of the mineral zinc.

Pepitas, tahini, chia seeds and sesame seeds are good plant-based sources of this essential nutrient.

So, what makes zinc an important for children in their development years?

Zinc plays a role in hundreds of body processes and helps support growth and development, your growing kids’ immune system, and general wellbeing.

Not only will these bars be a source of zinc for your little Well Being, they’re also nut-free making them an easy school lunchbox treat for them to enjoy during a long day of learning and playing.

dairy free, refined sugar free, gluten free

makes 10 large bars or 20 small bars

Ingredients

How to make

About Roberta Nelson

Roberta of Naturo Medico is a Naturopathic Practitioner who specialises in preventative care and women’s health. From her Melbourne-based clinic, Roberta sees women of all ages wanting to meet their own health goals and assists them on their path with personalised treatments specific to their needs.

Alongside practice, Roberta shares healthful and nutrient-rich recipes with her readers who inspire her to continue educating on what health and wellbeing means and how it can be achieved.

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