High Protein Homemade Cocoa Crispies
Treat yourself to a wholesome and chocolatey delight with these *High Protein Homemade Cocoa Crispies*! This quick and easy recipe combines the crunch of crispy brown rice cereal with the richness of unsweetened cocoa powder and chocolate-flavored protein powder, making it a perfect option for a breakfast boost or a post-workout snack. Naturally sweetened with honey and enhanced with aromatic vanilla and a hint of coconut oil, this high-protein, low-preservative recipe is ready in just 20 minutes, including cooling time. Whether you're following a fitness lifestyle or simply looking for a guilt-free indulgence, these cocoa crispies are delicious, nutrient-packed, and super simple to prepare. Serve them with your favorite milk or enjoy as a grab-and-go snack straight from the container!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 scoop Protein Powder (Chocolate flavored)
- 3 cups Crispy Brown Rice Cereal
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 0.25 cup Coconut Oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine honey, coconut oil, and salt over medium heat.
Stir the mixture occasionally until the coconut oil has completely melted and the mixture is well blended.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and cocoa powder until fully combined.
Place the crispy brown rice cereal in a large mixing bowl.
Pour the cocoa mixture over the cereal and add the chocolate-flavored protein powder.
Gently fold the mixture using a spatula until the cereal is evenly coated with the cocoa-protein mix.
Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
Let the mixture cool completely on the baking sheet. For quicker cooling, place the sheet in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
Once cooled, break the cocoa crispies into smaller clusters and store them in an airtight container.
Serve and enjoy as a high-protein breakfast or a delicious snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1683 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.5 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.6 g | 238% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1646 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 253.0 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 105.5 g | ||
| Protein | 39.7 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 736 mg | 16% | |
*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.
