Description
Indulge in a guilt-free breakfast with our Chocolate Cereal (Homemade Cocoa Puffs). These delightful little bites are not only chocolatey and fun but also crafted from just four wholesome ingredients, making them gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free. Perfect for both kids and adults, this recipe allows you to enjoy a crunchy treat that satisfies your sweet tooth without compromising on health. Whether you enjoy them with your favorite dairy-free milk, sprinkled over yogurt, or as a standalone snack, these cocoa puffs are a versatile addition to your pantry. Quick to prepare and customizable, this is a must-try recipe for anyone looking to elevate their breakfast game!
Ingredients
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- 2/3 cup oat flour (gluten-free if needed)
- 3 Tbsp maple syrup (or any liquid sweetener)
- 3 1/2 Tbsp nut/seed butter (of choice)
- 2 1/2 Tbsp cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the nut/seed butter and maple syrup until well mixed.
- Add oat flour and cocoa powder; stir until combined.
- Shape the mixture into dough. Adjust consistency by adding more maple syrup if too dry or more oat flour if too wet.
- Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll dough into ropes about 1 inch thick, cut into smaller pieces, and roll each piece into balls (about 120-140 total).
- Bake for 10 minutes until set; allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cereal ball
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg