Gluten-Free Homemade Cocoa Crispies
Transform your breakfast routine with this irresistible recipe for Gluten-Free Homemade Cocoa Crispies—a crunchy, chocolatey delight that's perfect for cereal lovers seeking a healthier twist! Made with gluten-free puffed rice, rich cocoa powder, naturally sweetened honey or maple syrup, and a hint of coconut oil, these crispies are baked to perfection for a satisfyingly crispy texture. Easy to prepare in just under an hour, this recipe is ideal as a morning treat or a versatile snack to enjoy with your favorite milk, yogurt, or even as a topping for desserts. Whether you’re on a gluten-free diet or simply love DIY breakfast creations, this recipe combines indulgence and simplicity in every bite. Your mornings have never been sweeter!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free puffed rice cereal and cocoa powder. Toss until the cocoa powder evenly coats the cereal.
Pour the liquid coconut oil mixture over the cocoa-coated cereal and mix thoroughly until the cereal is evenly coated.
Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until the cereal is dry and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let the Cocoa Crispies cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to an airtight container for storage.
Serve your homemade Cocoa Crispies with your choice of milk or as a topping for yogurt or ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1848 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.0 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.4 g | 247% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 604 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 314.5 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.8 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 99.0 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 920 mg | 20% | |
*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.
