Gluten-Free Homemade Cocoa Crispies
Start your day with a delightful crunch with this Gluten-Free Homemade Cocoa Crispies recipe! Made with nutritious gluten-free puffed rice cereal, rich cocoa powder, and natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup, this DIY breakfast cereal is a wholesome twist on a childhood favorite. Infused with the subtle flavor of vanilla and a hint of salt, each bite is perfectly balanced and irresistibly chocolatey. The secret lies in baking the mixture to crispy perfection, making it a delightful treat for breakfast or an indulgent topping for yogurt or desserts. With just 10 minutes of prep and simple pantry ingredients, this recipe is an easy and healthier alternative to store-bought cereals. Bonus: it’s dairy-free and refined sugar-free too! Keep a batch on hand for an all-natural, crunchy start to your morning.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups gluten-free puffed rice cereal
- 0.5 cup cocoa powder
- 0.25 cup coconut oil
- 0.5 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the coconut oil. Once melted, remove from heat and add the honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until well combined.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free puffed rice cereal and cocoa powder. Toss until the cocoa powder evenly coats the cereal.
Step 4
Pour the liquid coconut oil mixture over the cocoa-coated cereal and mix thoroughly until the cereal is evenly coated.
Step 5
Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until the cereal is dry and crispy.
Step 7
Remove from the oven and let the Cocoa Crispies cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to an airtight container for storage.
Step 8
Serve your homemade Cocoa Crispies with your choice of milk or as a topping for yogurt or ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (461.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1848.0 |
| Total Fat 65.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 49.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 604.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 314.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 99.0g | |
| Protein 24.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 58.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 919.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories