Mar 30, 2012
Have you ever walked into a room and experienced a seemingly “real-life” flashback?
Well, that’s what happened when I walked into the grocery store last week. I haven’t been to that particular store in over two years, and when I went back, I was surprised at how nothing had really changed–the aisles remained exactly where they were years ago, the same products were being sold, the employees had the same outfits, and so on. But the one thing that really shocked me, was how the bakery’s cookies, cakes and cupcakes were on the same, large round table to greet you right as you walked through the front doors.
When I was a kid, I always ran to this table in utter excitement and begged my mom for a box of… everything. I wanted the mini chocolate chip muffins, I wanted the chocolate chip cookies, I wanted the giant chocolate cake. I just realized how much chocolate I consumed as a child… anyways…
When I passed the table last week I looked down and saw White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies. These were only made on special occasions — yes, I was pretty familiar with the products on this table — and I remembered begging even more for these cookies. They were so much more unique than the regular old chocolate chip cookies. When my mother finally gave in to my pleads, she would say, “One box only!” Extra emphasis on the “one.”
But now that I strive to live a healthier lifestyle, I decided to make my own version of my favorite cookies. Since I have never been a successful cookie baker, I transformed the cookie into krispy treats… I mean, krispy treats are easier, faster, and still just as good!
These Healthy White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Krispy Treats are super chewy, super decadent, and definitely unique… just like the cookie. These took me back to my childhood. Even though my childhood may not have been that long ago, each bite brought be back to that grocery store, to that large, round table filled with tempting confections, to my mom who always let me buy a small box.
It makes me smile, reminiscing those memories.
It makes me smile, knowing that indulgence is not out of the question when striving to eat healthier.
I choose to indulge “sinfully” 🙂
Healthy White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Krispy Treats
These Healthy White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Krispy Treats are super chewy, super decadent, and definitely unique — just like the cookie, only healthier!
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Line an 8″ brownie pan with parchment paper both ways.
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In a large bowl, stir together the crispy rice cereal, oats, flaxseed, and salt.
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In a large, microwave-safe bowl, stir together the brown rice syrup, macadamia butter, vanilla paste, vanilla extract, stevia extract, and butter flavor. Microwave at 20-second intervals, stirring between each one, until mixture is warm and runny. Stir in the protein powder. Dump in the rice cereal mix and fold together.
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Scoop mixture into the brownie pan and flatten it out. Refrigerate for 2 hours, then slice.
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Drizzle on the melted white chocolate and refrigerate until firm. Serve and enjoy!
I hope you enjoy these Healthy White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Krispy Treats as much as I did. Oh, what wonderful memories 🙂
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With love and good eats,
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– Jess
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