Zesty Cilantro Lime Crisp Clusters

Zesty Cilantro Lime Crisp Clusters

Crunchy baked rice clusters tossed with bright lime zest and fresh cilantro for a tangy snack.

Total 45 min Makes 16 clusters Calories 118/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy, Sesame

These crisp clusters combine toasted rice cereal, pepitas, and sesame seeds bound together with a tangy lime glaze and flecked with fresh cilantro. They bake up crunchy and golden, making them a great make-ahead snack for parties or lunchboxes. The citrus and herb combination gives them a fresher, less sugary profile than typical sweet snack bars.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 1/2 cup pepitas
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 limes, zested and juiced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, letting it overhang the sides.

  2. In a large bowl, combine the crisp rice cereal, pepitas, and sesame seeds.

  3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the honey, lime zest, lime juice, salt, and cayenne, stirring until smooth.

  4. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and simmer, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.

  5. Pour the hot lime glaze over the cereal mixture and stir until evenly coated.

  6. Fold in the chopped cilantro, distributing it evenly through the mixture.

  7. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan using the back of a spatula or lightly greased hands.

  8. Bake until golden and firm at the edges, about 15 minutes.

  9. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 30 minutes, before lifting out using the parchment overhang.

  10. Cut or break into 16 clusters. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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    Zesty Cilantro Lime Crisp Clusters

    These crisp clusters combine toasted rice cereal, pepitas, and sesame seeds bound together with a tangy lime glaze and flecked with fresh cilantro. They bake up crunchy and golden, making them a great make-ahead snack for parties or lunchboxes. The citrus and herb combination gives them a fresher, less sugary profile than typical sweet snack bars.

    45 min 16 clusters 118 cal

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups crisp rice cereal
    • 1/2 cup pepitas
    • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
    • 1/3 cup honey
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 2 limes, zested and juiced
    • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
    • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
    • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

    Method

    1. 1

      Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, letting it overhang the sides.

    2. 2

      In a large bowl, combine the crisp rice cereal, pepitas, and sesame seeds.

    3. 3

      In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the honey, lime zest, lime juice, salt, and cayenne, stirring until smooth.

    4. 4

      Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and simmer, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.

    5. 5

      Pour the hot lime glaze over the cereal mixture and stir until evenly coated.

    6. 6

      Fold in the chopped cilantro, distributing it evenly through the mixture.

    7. 7

      Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan using the back of a spatula or lightly greased hands.

    8. 8

      Bake until golden and firm at the edges, about 15 minutes.

    9. 9

      Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 30 minutes, before lifting out using the parchment overhang.

    10. 10

      Cut or break into 16 clusters. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.