Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch of homemade Chocolate Cereal (Homemade Cocoa Puffs), a healthier twist on your favorite breakfast treat. Made with just four wholesome ingredients, this recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, making it the perfect choice for both kids and adults seeking a nutritious yet satisfying snack. Whether enjoyed as a quick breakfast with dairy-free milk or as an on-the-go snack, these cocoa puffs are sure to please your sweet tooth without compromising your health goals. Get ready to savor the rich chocolate flavor while keeping your diet clean and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2/3 cup oat flour (gluten-free if needed)
- 3 Tbsp maple syrup (or other liquid sweetener)
- 3 1/2 Tbsp nut/seed butter (of choice)
- 2 1/2 Tbsp cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
Instructions
- Combine the nut/seed butter and maple syrup in a mixing bowl, stirring until blended.
- Add the oat flour and cocoa powder; mix until dough-like consistency forms.
- Shape the mixture into dough; adjust texture with more syrup or flour as needed.
- Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into ropes, cut into smaller pieces, and form into balls.
- Bake for about 10 minutes; cool completely before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg