This rice bubble slice is a classic Kiwi treat that is still a favourite with kids everywhere. This easy to make slice is a healthier version of the classic, it is naturally sweetened with honey and contains no extra sugar.
Rice bubbles, rice pops, Rice Krispies, or rice puffs, or whatever you want to call them, have a fun crunch and pop that makes this slice one that kids love!
In fact, if I'm honest I'm quite fond of it myself, it brings back childhood party memories.
My little boy loves this slice as a treat and loves to help make it. It's so easy, with only a few ingredients it's perfect for getting the kids involved.
Rice bubble slice makes a great allergy-friendly treat to have for kids parties. This rice bubble slice is a healthy version so you don't need to worry about kids loading up on too much sugar. It's still fun to eat and pretty tasty!
Key Ingredients:
My rice bubble slice contains only four ingredients:
- Rice bubbles or equivalent cereal - Rice bubbles, rice pops, rice Krispies, or rice puffs. If you are strictly gluten-free and/or Celiac then you will need to look for rice puffs.
- Coconut oil - I use refined coconut oil for this slice with a pinch of salt.
- Honey - You could also use maple syrup or agave syrup.
- Desiccated coconut - Finely desiccated coconut works best.
Step by step instructions
Step 1 - Add the honey and coconut oil into the pan.
Step 2 - On low-medium heat, heat the honey and coconut oil, they should become liquid.
Step 3 - Add a pinch of salt. Heat the honey and coconut oil for 2-3 min, stir continuously until it is completely stirred through and has thickened.
Step 4 - Add the vanilla extract. Add the rice bubbles and desiccated coconut to the liquid and stir until combined.
Step 5 - Place the rice bubble mixture into a lined baking tray. Press down with the back of a spatula or spoon.
Step 6 - Place in the fridge to set for around 60 minutes. Remove the slice once firm and cut it into squares or slices.
Store the rice bubble slice in an airtight container in the fridge.
Recipe Swaps and Variations
- I have made this rice bubble slice with coconut oil to keep it dairy-free. You could of course use standard butter or Vegan butter as another dairy-free option.
- For this rice bubble slice to be Vegan you could use Maple syrup. You could also use agave syrup or your preferred sugar.
Rice bubbles are made from rice so are often presumed to be gluten-free. But they may contain other additives or ingredients that contain gluten such as malt syrup which is a type of sweetener derived from barley.
There are brands that do specifically gluten-free rice bubbles such as Hubbards Thank Goodness range or Freedom range in New Zealand.
If you are looking for other healthy kids snacks you might like to check out this post 50 Healthy Kids Snacks - these snacks are all gluten, dairy, and refined sugar-free.
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Hope
Rice Bubble Slice with Honey & Coconut
A healthy honey rice bubble slice that kids will love! Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free depending on the brand of rice bubbles used.
Ingredients
- 4 cups (120gm) rice bubbles/puffs/Kripsies
- ½ cup (125gm) coconut oil
- ¼ cup (20gm) dessicated coconut
- 3 Tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Add the coconut oil and honey to a medium-sized pan.
- On medium-low heat, heat the coconut oil and honey until they become liquid.
- Add a pinch of salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously until the ingredients are combined and slightly thickened.
- Remove from the heat. Add the vanilla extract. Add the rice bubbles, stir until combined.
- Add the mixture to a lined slice tray. I used a 27 X 17 cm tray.
- Press down with a spatula or back of a spoon so that the mixture is firmly in the tray.
- Place in the fridge for 60 minutes to set until firm.
- Remove the slice from the fridge and cut it into squares or slices.
- Store the rice bubble slice in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
The rice bubble slice will make approx 18-20 squares or slices depending on how big you cut the slices.
If you are strictly gluten-free then please look for gluten-free rice bubbles/pops or puffs.
If you are in the US the rice cereal in this recipe is commonly called Rice Krispies. It is known as rice bubbles in New Zealand.
Nutrition Information
Yield 20 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 85Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 0mgSodium 32mgCarbohydrates 8gFiber 0gSugar 4gProtein 0g
This nutritional information is an estimate only and is provided as a courtesy to readers. It was auto-generated based on serving size, number of servings, and typical information for the ingredients listed in the recipe card. Please feel free to use your preferred nutrition calculator. Please consult your doctor about any specific dietary requirements.
shania says
Hello! Would the recipe work without the coconut?
Hope Pearce says
Hi Shania, Yes it will work, just add another 1/4 cup rice bubbles instead of the coconut:)
Danielle says
I made this slice using butter rather than coconut oil, as that's what I had available. I found it to be quite sweet, and wondered if there is an alternative to honey that may address this - perhaps rice syrup? I also found that 1 hour setting time was not long enough. Note that the recipe steps don't reference the dessicated coconut that from the ingredient list; I added this at the same time as the rice bubbles.
Hope Pearce says
Hi Danielle, thanks for your feedback:) I haven't tried making these with rice syrup, so I am not sure how they will turn out, please let me know if you give it a go. Another option to make them less sweet would be to use less honey and more coconut oil, but keep the ratios the same. I am not sure this will work the same with butter as this does not harden the same as coconut oil, this also may be why the setting time was not long enough for you.
Cat says
How long does it last in the fridge?
Hope Pearce says
Hi Cat, the slice should last up to 5 days in the fridge.
Elisha Ford says
I tried this and it’s selfish, but my coconut oil and honey never combined, so when I put the Rice Bubbles in the honey went into clumps.
Any ideas?
Hope Pearce says
Hi Elisha, hmmm I have never had this happen, what type of honey were you using? Try heating on low heat and heat the oil and honey slowly while stirring continuously.
Gay says
Same. Honey and coconut oil didnt combine and didnt thicken
Hope Pearce says
Sorry these didn't work out for you. Would you mind sharing what type of honey you used?