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Puffed Wheat Squares are a super popular bar back home in Winnipeg. These Puffed Rice Bars are a super accurate - Gluten-free - version! <\/p>\n

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Note: This recipe was first posted on my original blog, Celebration Generation, on Jan 10, 2013. It was transferred over to this blog on 3\/16\/2021<\/i><\/p>\n

With the new year still somewhat fresh on our calendars, you may be looking at finding \"healthy\" alternatives for desserts and snacking.<\/p>\n

Well, the bulk of this bar comes from the puffed rice, which is very low in calories, anyway. <\/p>\n

I know, I know... it's a stretch - but I feel a bit guilty blogging dessert recipes, with all the talk of resolutions out there!<\/p>\n

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I was feeling homesick and nostalgic lately, and decided to make a batch for my husband. <\/p>\n

Puffed Wheat Squares are actually a super popular bar back home in Winnipeg, and it seems to be mostly a Canadian Prairies thing. <\/p>\n

You know how you can get Rice Crispy squares pretty much anywhere - even in the gas stations? <\/p>\n

It's the same way with these bars, back home in Winnipeg. <\/p>\n

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Puffed Rice Squares<\/h2>\n

While I loved puffed wheat bars, back in the day... my body can\u2019t handle wheat anymore. <\/p>\n

So, I came up with this gluten-free version of my old favourite!<\/p>\n

Just like the original bar, these are super quick and easy to make, and are definitely \"comfort\" food. <\/p>\n

Just make sure you get the soft \u201cpuffed rice\u201d cereal, not rice crispy-type cereal!<\/p>\n

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How to Make Gluten-Free Puffed Rice Bars<\/h2>\n

Generously grease a 9x 13\u2033 baking pan, set aside. Pour puffed rice into a large, heatproof mixing bowl.<\/p>\n

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In a medium saucepan, combine butter, corn syrup, brown sugar, cocoa, and salt. Heat over medium until butter melts.<\/p>\n

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Once butter melts, turn the heat up a bit and bring mixture to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla until well combined.<\/p>\n

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Pour hot chocolate mixture over puffed rice, stir (carefully!) until all of the rice is coated with chocolate. <\/p>\n

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Dump mixture into prepared baking pan.<\/p>\n

Using lightly greased (or slightly damp!) hands, gently press mixture down into the pan, until a bit more compacted and relatively flat. <\/p>\n

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I tend to wuss out and use an oven mitt and a sheet of parchment paper. Hot sugar is no joke!<\/p>\n

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Anyway, the firmer you press, the firmer the final bar will be. Use a light hand for a more tender bar.<\/p>\n

Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.<\/p>\n

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More Canadian Recipes!<\/h2>\n

Looking for more recipes from the \u2018great white north\u2019? Look no further!<\/p>\n

Chow Chow Relish<\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Bacon Poutine Pizza<\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Beaver Tail Recipe<\/a>
\n Gluten Free Butter Tart Bars<\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Butter Tarts<\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Cod Au Gratin<\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Cod Cheeks & Dressing<\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Chicken Mushroom Tourtiere<\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Imperial Cookies Recipe<\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Nanaimo Bar Brownies<\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Schmoo Torte<\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Tourtiere<\/a><\/p>\n

Looking for even more Canadian recipes? Check out our full Gluten-Free Canadian Recipes<\/a> list!\n<\/div>\n

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Also, be sure to subscribe to my free email newsletter, so you never miss out on any of my nonsense.<\/p>\n

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Gluten-Free Puffed Rice Bars<\/h2>\n
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Puffed Wheat Squares are a super popular bar back home in Winnipeg, and it seems to be mostly a Canadian Prairies thing... and you can make a very accurate gluten-free version!<\/span><\/div>\n
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Prep Time<\/span>10 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time<\/span>10 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cooling Time<\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hr<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time<\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hr<\/span> 20 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Course: <\/span>Dessert, Snack<\/span><\/div>
Cuisine: <\/span>Canadian<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
Servings: <\/span>12<\/span> People<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Calories: <\/span>287<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Author: <\/span>admin<\/span><\/div>\n\n

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