Rocky Road Candy, Spa Style
The Oaks at Ojai
Makes 34 Pieces (approx. 1 by 1), 12 Calories per serving

Ingredients:

• 2 T. honey
• 1 T. peanut butter
• 2 T. carob powder
• 1 Tsp. vanilla
• 4 rice cakes, unsalted and very crisp

Preparation:
Combine all but rice cakes in a pan and cook and stir until melted.

To Microwave:

1. Combine in a 4 cup glass measuring cup or bowl and microwave one minute.
2. Stir until smooth. If mixture is too thick, add a few drops of water.
3. Break rice cakes into approximately one inch pieces in a non-stick large bowl.
4. Use a rubber spatula to scoop the Carob Syrup into the bowl and onto the broken rice cakes.
5. Use the same spatula with a fork to toss the mixture to partially coat the rice cakes.
6. Press the Rocky Road Candy into a nonstick sprayed eight inch pan or plate and cool.
7. Break or cut into one inch pieces and serve.

NOTE: Not too many people will stop at one of these if they have a chance to get more. However, you can eat four of them for under 50 calories.

If these are left for a few hours or overnight, they will lose their crunch - to restore their crispness heat 1 minute in the microwave.