Mealtime Magic: NurturMe "Be My Valentine" Apple Rice Crisp Treats

I got this recipe from NurturMe - and the name of the product is totally appropriate for Valentine's Day, so I had to share:

Yields 15-20 Mini-Valentine Hearts
Kid Friendly- no heat required

Ingredients:
3 cups brown crispy rice cereal
1 NurturMe Crisp Apple pouch
3/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup + 2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp vanilla
1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Directions:
In a large bowl, mix brown rice cereal with peanut butter.
In another bowl, add 3-5 tablespoons of water to crisp apple pouch.
Stir honey and vanilla into the puree.
Pour into the dry ingredients.
Mix well.
Press into one large or two small glass trays.
Have fun and shape into mini valentine's day hearts!
Optional: Decorate with frosting, powdered sugar, red sprinkles...be creative!!!
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Enjoy!