Gluten Free Simple Toffee Crispy Rice Bars

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If there is a chocolate bar I miss that isn't gluten free it is Toffee Crisps, who knew they are so easy to make yourself! We use just 4 very simple ingredients to get your hands on to make these gluten free, coeliac friendly Toffee Crisp alternatives and they honestly taste just like the real thing! These would be great to make with kids especially if you don't mind getting messy in the kitchen!

This recipe is...

  • Preparation Time: 5 Mins
  • Cooking Time: 30 Mins
  • This recipe makes 5 bars

This recipe contains:

  • Dairy

Last updated 8th February 2021

Added 8th February 2021

Recipe by Alison Wheatley

Gluten Free Simple Toffee Crispy Rice Bars

Ingredients

18 Cadbury chocolate eclairs (or you could use soft toffee werthers and add a little chocolate)
2tbsp milk
50g gluten free rice pops/rice crispies
150g milk chocolate

Method

  1. Place 10 of the chocolate eclairs in a bowl, microwave for 30 seconds, stir and add 1tbsp of the milk, place back in the microwave and heat for 10 seconds then stir, keep doing this until they are completely melted and you get a nice caramel. The milk will help thin the mix (do not use water. chocolate and water do not mix)

  2. Put rice crispies in a bowl, pour over the caramel you have just made in the microwave and mix will, you may want to get your hands in as the caramel sets quite fast, using your hands will combine easier however it is very sticky.

  3. Once well combined split into 5 and form rectangular-ish shapes. It is hard to do this with it being sticky, best method I found was using either a food bag or clingfilm to mould the shapes as it doesn't stick to this as much. It also allowed us to tightly compress the cereal as it does need to be quite tight so it holds its shape. Make sure the top is either flat or slightly indented to add caramel later.

  4. Allow the gluten free crispy rectangles to set a bit.

  5. Repeat step one with the remaining eclairs and milk, spread this on top of the crispy bars.

  6. Allow the bars to sit again so the caramel can set a little otherwise it will merge with the chocolate, you may want to put them in the fridge for 10-15 mins.

  7. Melt the chocolate either in the microwave or in a bowl over a pan of boiling water.

  8. Place the crispy bars on a wire rack and put this over the top of a baking tray to catch any dripping chocolate.

  9. Spoon the chocolate over the top of the bars, then place in the fridge to set. Let the chocolate go hard and then you are ready to eat them!

Nutritional Information (Per bar)

Cals
323
Carbs
44g
Fibre
0g
Fat
15g
Sugar
30g
Protein
4g
Alison Peters
Alison Peters has been Coeliac since June 2014 and launched Coeliac Sanctuary in August of that year, and since then has aimed to provide a one stop shop for Coeliacs, from blogs, to recipes, eating out guide and online shop.

Your Comments

Oh wow! I made these today for me and my sister. We are both coeliac and she's newly diagnosed. Absolutely delicious! Thank you for your recipe, they were a real treat!
Samantha O'Melia22nd February 2025
I don’t have a microwave, will they melt in a saucepan
Susan Bickle16th June 2022
Alison @ Coeliac Sanctuary17th June 2022
Yep, just put them in a frying pan and let melt but be sure not to let them burn
Hi there You say you may want to get your hands in as the caramel sets quite fast but the caramel will be hot if you have just taken it from the microwave and poured over the rice krispies I would have thought thats a bit dangerous to try I appreciate that the caramel will set quickly but the heat wont cool as quick
Diane10th February 2021
Alison @ Coeliac Sanctuary11th February 2021
Hi Diane, when I did the recipe the caramel cooled quite quickly, so it was safe to handle it, it was warm, but not too hot, but perhaps it may be best to use your own judgement with it. You make a good point though, I'll look at updating the wording in the recipe. Thanks :)
If you can’t use the Cadbury eclairs or worthers, could you make your own caramel and add in some chocolate after. Just wondering for those that need it to be dairy free?
Allison Capstick10th February 2021
Alison @ Coeliac Sanctuary11th February 2021
Hi Allison, yes, to make it dairy free you could make your own caramel.
Looks lovely but what could I use instead of the chocolate eclairs to make it dairy free as well please?
Rosemary10th February 2021
Alison @ Coeliac Sanctuary11th February 2021
Hi Rosemary, to make it dairy free you could make your own caramel rather than melting ready made sweets, such as the one on our Salted Caramel and Chocolate Trifle from just before Christmas, just switch the butter and cream to soya butter and cream, or other dairy free alternatives :-)

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