Rice Crispy Bars

• 2 tbsp. sunflower or safflower oil
• 1/2 C rice syrup
• 1 1/2 tsp lemon extract
• 1/4 C peanut butter
• 2 C puffed or crisped rice
• 3/4 C shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1/2 C carob chips

In a large sauce pan, heat the oil, syrup, lemon extract, and peanut butter over medium heat until smooth and liquid. Mix in the remaining ingredients until evenly coated. Press the mixture into a greased 12-inch by 17-inch baking dish, then let sit 20 minutes before cutting into bars.

Yield: 12 bars.