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    home » Recipes » Lunchbox Recipes

    "Not quite LCMs" rice bubble bars

    Published: Jun 9, 2017. Modified: Oct 21, 2020By:Kylie·This post may contain affiliate links·

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    This is an updated blog post. My original post for these "not quite lcms" was published on 27/02/2015. I've since done a facebook video for them as they are still a favourite. These rice bubble bars are super yummy as a snack or treat and great in the lunchbox. What are lcms? Well, that is what rice krispie or puffed rice bars are called downunder.


    A while ago my daughter (Miss 4) was given a sample of a rice bubble bar at Costco. It was yummy, she loved it and I bought a pack before really reading the packet properly. They were basically white puffed rice aka rice bubbles and sugar. I was a bit annoyed with myself for buying them. They became a constant treat and were desperately sought after. Then we ran out. These Not quite LCMs are a replacement for those!

    Not quite lcms, the perfect replacer for storebought rice krispie bars!
    sooo yummy!

    Miss 4 and I had a conversation in which she told me she'd like me to try and make some because apparently "you always make things taste nicer Mummy". So here's my attempt (and apparently they were the best ever). They still contain sweeteners, but that's kind of essential, for gluing them together and also for taste.

    not quite lcm bars, rice krispie bars, call them what you will!
    lunchbox favourite!

    These are perfect in the lunchbox, freeze well and are dairy and gluten free. They are also independently taste tested by heaps of toddlers, kids, and adults are a hit! We cut these super small and one if normally enough in the lunchbox as they do contain a fair bit of sugar. The 22cm square wiltshire silicone baking dish used in this post makes 25!

    not quite lcm bars, the perfect swap for storebought lcm or rice krispie bars.
    It's hard to stop at one!

    Perfect for parties as well, these are the ultimate make in advance treat. You can either store them in the fridge for grab and eat immediately, or the freezer. Storing them in the freezer means they will also stay cooler in the lunchbox.

    If you are a fan of this kind of treat, then these other treat ideas will be your kid's favourite for sure:

    • Strawberry oat bars, no added sugar
    • Carrot oat bars – reindeer treats, dairy and refined sugar-free
    • No bake quinoa puff bites- a healthy LCM alternative!

     

     

    Not quite lcms, the perfect replacer for storebought rice krispie bars!

    "Not quite LCMs"

    Not quite LCMs are the perfect replacement for storebought LCM bars, or rice crispie bars!
    4.37 from 11 votes
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    Course: snacks
    Cuisine: Modern Australian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 25 squares
    Calories: 100kcal
    Author: Kylie
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    Ingredients

    • 4 cups puffed rice I bought these from a health store- no sugar etc
    • 1 cup desiccated coconut
    • 1 cup flaked quinoa
    • ½ cup honey
    • ½ cup coconut oil
    • ½ cup rice malt syrup
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
    • On the stove over medium heat combine the rice malt syrup, honey and coconut oil. (In the video I did this step in the microwave, until it was bubbling)
    • Add the wet to the dry ingredients, mixing well to stir and combine all the bits from the bottom of the bowl.
    • Press into a lined 24cm square baking dish (I used a 22cm square silicone cake pan this time- no need to line!).
    • Refrigerate for three hours or until set.
    • Cut into the sizes you want.
    • Keep in the fridge.

    Notes

    These are also freezer friendly!

    Recipe video

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bar | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g
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    Comments

    1. Katie says

      February 03, 2022 at 3:59 pm

      Do you think these would work just as well with normal Rice Bubbles as I couldn't find the puffed rice. Would you change out the ratios of anything else if you were to do this?

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        February 09, 2022 at 11:46 am

        Hi Katie, just keep to the same ratios and they should be fine!

        Reply
    2. Nikky Cassidy says

      April 11, 2020 at 8:06 pm

      I halved the recipe and thought they were very sweet and coconuty! Reminded me of a childhood treat we use to make at school fetes with copha and chocolate rice crisps. I used half a 1/4 cup cocnut oil and id use even less in my 2 cups of rice crisps. Id also half the 1/2 cup rice malt syrup. I dont eat a lot of sugar. Thats just me. And im mot too fussed about them holding together heaps. Just a little is fine. And the freezer keeps them together well. 🙂

      Reply
    3. Marieke says

      November 29, 2017 at 10:00 pm

      Hi - what can i use instead of quinoa flakes?

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        November 30, 2017 at 12:00 am

        add more desiccated coconut or use quick oats

        Reply
    4. Rita says

      November 02, 2017 at 11:56 am

      Where would I source the rice malt syrup?

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        November 03, 2017 at 11:04 pm

        I don't know where you are based, but it's also called brown rice syrup. It's in the health food section of our supermarket, or sometimes with the sugar.

        Reply
    5. Elyse says

      June 28, 2017 at 10:34 pm

      These look amazing!!
      Do you think you could cut down on the amount of rice malt syrup or honey just to avoid so much sugar?

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        June 29, 2017 at 12:14 pm

        You can, but realistically, I think you'll have trouble getting them to stick together. I cut them into tiny squares, so they get one at a time.

        Reply
    6. Karly says

      June 20, 2017 at 12:45 pm

      These look amazing! Can't believe they're freezer friendly, too- definitely need to try!

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        June 20, 2017 at 8:09 pm

        I love trying to make everything freezer friendly...it makes mornings more convenient for packing lunches!

        Reply
    7. Kathryn says

      June 11, 2017 at 8:37 pm

      Hi, could you leave the quinoa and/or coconut out?

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        June 11, 2017 at 11:50 pm

        You could, but you need to add to the bulk of the recipe then, so you'll need to put something in their place.

        Reply
    8. Natalie says

      June 11, 2017 at 8:10 am

      If I don't have rice malt syrup, what could I use instead?

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        June 11, 2017 at 10:35 am

        Honey. Just sub the rice malt syrup for more honey.

        Reply
    9. Kylie says

      January 26, 2017 at 12:04 pm

      How long do these last in the fridge? Can they be frozen?

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        January 26, 2017 at 2:23 pm

        They keep for around 4 days in the fridge, and yes they can be frozen!

        Reply

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