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08-10 Gourmet Rice Treats

This is from Alton Brown's Good Eats show on healthy snack bars. Definitely less expensive than buying them premade and healthier than the usual recipe.
EB had so much fun making these and as you will remember, it's a bit challenging to find some of the ingredients for his recipes. But, I have to say, the whole house smelled good and these tasted terrific. I never eat the regular kind and thought I wouldn't like these but I did and do!
You do have to shop at a store that has a health food section.

Put a large pot 1/3 -1/2 full of water on to boil. Place a large mixing bowl on top.
Place in the bowl:
7 oz mini marshmallows
1 T Honey (he recommends orange blossom)
3 T Flax (seed) oil (in the health food refrigerator)
Stir to melt about 4-5 minutes.
When all is melted together, add
6 c puffed brown rice (we found it in the healthy/organic cereal section)
3 oz slivered almonds, toasted
1.5 oz @ dried cherries and cranberries , chopped (bulk foods)
1 oz dried blueberries (bulk foods)
Stir to blend
Press into oiled 9x13 pan (he recommends metal)
With oiled hands, press down to spread evenly
Let cool a few minutes before turning out and cutting into bars.
Store extras in the freezer or share and use within a few days.
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