Low Fat Homemade Cocoa Crispies
Indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free with this Low Fat Homemade Cocoa Crispies recipe—an easy, healthier twist on a beloved breakfast and snack staple. Made with simple ingredients like crispy rice cereal, unsweetened cocoa powder, and a touch of honey, this decadent-yet-light treat is baked to crispy perfection, delivering that chocolatey crunch you crave without the added fat or preservatives of store-bought options. Perfectly balanced with vanilla, coconut oil, and a pinch of salt, these cocoa crispies are ideal for enjoying with milk, sprinkling over yogurt, or grabbing by the handful as a snack. Ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish, this quick and wholesome recipe is a must-try for chocolate lovers seeking a lighter way to start their day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Crispy rice cereal
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Coconut oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
In a small saucepan, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder, honey, vanilla extract, salt, water, and coconut oil.
Set the saucepan over medium-low heat and stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and all the ingredients are well combined. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and pour the cocoa mixture over the crispy rice cereal in a large mixing bowl.
Gently mix with a spatula or spoon until the cereal is evenly coated with the cocoa mixture.
Spread the coated cereal evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring it's in a single layer to promote even baking.
Bake the cereal in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure even toasting.
Once the cereal is fragrant and slightly crisp, remove it from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. It will become crispier as it cools.
Store the cooled cocoa crispies in an airtight container. Enjoy them with milk or as a topping for yogurt!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1787 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.4 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2873 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 372.6 g | 135% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.9 g | ||
| Protein | 26.3 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 45.0 mg | 250% | |
| Potassium | 544 mg | 12% | |
*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.
