Grease an 8” or 9” pan with coconut oil and line with unbleached parchment paper.

In a medium saucepan over low heat, whisk the brown rice syrup, peanut butter, vanilla, and salt for about 2 minutes, until loosened and starting to bubble. Do not boil.

Stir in the cacao powder and mix well. The mixture will be thick.

Place the brown rice cereal and the chocolate chips in a large mixing bowl and toss together. Pour in the peanut butter-chocolate mixture and stir with a spatula until well combined.

Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and press down to flatten the top.

Allow mixture to rest for 30 minutes and cut into squares for serving.