Low Sodium Homemade Cocoa Crispies
Satisfy your cereal cravings with this guilt-free, Low Sodium Homemade Cocoa Crispies recipe—an easy, healthy twist on a classic breakfast favorite! Made with puffed brown rice, rich unsweetened cocoa powder, and naturally sweetened with honey and maple syrup, this recipe delivers a deliciously crunchy, chocolate-infused bite without the added sodium of store-bought cereals. A quick homemade chocolate sauce, featuring coconut oil and vanilla extract, is the secret to evenly coating the rice for that perfect cocoa flavor. With just 10 minutes of prep and a gentle bake, this wholesome, heart-healthy cereal is ready to elevate your mornings or serve as a snack for mindful munching. Plus, it stays fresh for up to two weeks, making it a convenient, low-sodium breakfast option you’ll want to enjoy again and again!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups puffed brown rice
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Stir until the mixture is warm and well combined.
Step 3
Remove from heat and whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder until smooth, forming a chocolate sauce.
Step 4
Place the puffed brown rice in a large mixing bowl. Pour the chocolate sauce over the puffed rice, gently stirring with a spatula to evenly coat the rice.
Step 5
Spread the chocolate-coated rice evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even crispiness.
Step 7
Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the cocoa crispies to cool completely on the baking sheet.
Step 8
Once cooled, break any large clusters into smaller cereal-sized pieces.
Step 9
Store the low sodium homemade cocoa crispies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (397.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1572.7 |
| Total Fat 35.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 25.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 18.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 307.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 94.2g | |
| Protein 21.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 48.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 560.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories