Chocolate Brown Rice CrispyTreats

Another great recipe submitted by a follower...keep 'em coming! Please notice this is not nut free
(wheat-free, egg-free, milk-free, peanut-free)

What you will need:
1/2 cup brown rice syrup (available at Whole Foods, Busch's, most Meijer's)
1 Tablespoon almond butter (creamy)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups natural brown rice crispy cereal (try Erewhon brand)
1/3 cup milk free chocolate chips

1. Put rice syrup and nut butter in a 4-quart pot and bring up to medium heat.  Stir until bubbles form.  

2. Turn off heat and stir in vanilla extract.  

3. Add cereal and chocolate and mix well with a spatula allowing the chocolate to melt and spread uniformly.  

4. Press into a 8-by-8-inch pan with slightly wet hands.
5. Let mixture set to room temperature.  Slice and serve.