Dairy-Free Homemade Cocoa Crispies

Satisfy your breakfast cravings or snack-time sweet tooth with these irresistible Dairy-Free Homemade Cocoa Crispies! This simple yet delicious recipe combines wholesome rolled oats, puffed rice cereal, and the rich taste of cocoa powder, all lightly sweetened with maple syrup and given a velvety touch from coconut oil. With just 10 minutes of prep and baking time, the result is a crunchy, chocolatey treat that’s perfect as a plant-based cereal paired with your favorite non-dairy milk or as an on-the-go snack. For an extra boost of nutrition, toss in some chia seeds! Easy to make, gluten-free, and entirely dairy-free, this recipe delivers a handmade alternative to store-bought cereals without compromising on flavor or texture.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups Rolled Oats
• 0.25 cup Coconut Oil
• 0.25 cup Maple Syrup
• 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 0.125 teaspoon Sea Salt
• 3 cups Puffed Rice Cereal
• 2 tablespoons Chia Seeds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, melt the coconut oil over low heat. Once melted, add the maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well integrated.

Step 3

Remove the saucepan from heat, and add the rolled oats to the cocoa mixture. Stir to ensure the oats are fully coated with the chocolate mixture.

Step 4

Add the puffed rice cereal and chia seeds (if using) to the saucepan. Gently fold the cereal into the cocoa oat mixture until evenly combined, taking care not to crush the puffed rice too much.

Step 5

Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet, allowing the mixture to crisp up as it cools.

Step 7

Once cooled, break the cocoa crispies into clusters and store in an airtight container. Enjoy as a dairy-free breakfast cereal with your favorite plant-based milk or as a snack straight from the jar.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(388.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1773.9

Total Fat 76.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 307.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 242.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.7g	0%
Total Sugars 53.8g
Protein 38.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 258.2mg	0%
Iron 14.5mg	0%
Potassium 1030.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.9%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 53.6%