AND some days just call for a childhood favourite…Organic PuffedWheat Squares. Nothing like a much needed break (& snack) to get things going strong again – packing away the summer toys & garden goodies. The healthy-ish sugars accompanied by the more healthier addition of goji berries, pepitas, and flaxseed seem to do the trick. I also made them JUMBO.
A childhood classic made organic! The inclusion of dried goji berries, raw pepitas, and ground flaxseed are to ensure a hint of healthy fats, vitamins, and flavour.
- *organic ingredients
- 8 cups puffed wheat
- 1 cup dried goji berries
- 1/2 cup raw pepitas
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
- 1 cup brown rice syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup cacao powder
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
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Prepare a 9x9 baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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In a large bowl, add the puffed wheat, goji berries, pepitas, and ground flaxseed. Stir. Set aside.
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In a small pot over med./low heat, bring the brown rice syrup to a gentle boil. Continue boiling without stirring for about 2mins, or until syrup like (235*F soft-ball stage; drip into cold water). Remove from heat. Add the coconut oil, cacao powder, vanilla, and sea salt. Stir well.
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Pour the cacao syrup mixture over the puffed wheat mixture. Fold until evenly coated. *Fold somewhat quickly as once the syrup begins to cool, things will stiffen up.
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Pour the coated puffed wheat into the prepared baking sheet. Dampen your hands with a little water and pat firmly down on the puffed wheat evening it out as you go.
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Place in the fridge to set for at least 2hrs.
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Pull up by the parchment paper, place onto a cutting board, and cut into desired size pieces. Enjoy.
~ I keep my puffed wheat squares refrigerated. They stay fresh and also get really chewy - just the way I like them.