Sugar-Free Homemade Cocoa Crispies
Transform your breakfast routine with these irresistible **Sugar-Free Homemade Cocoa Crispies**, a healthier twist on the classic cereal you love. Made with light, crunchy brown rice cereal coated in a luscious, cocoa-infused mixture, this recipe skips the refined sugar and uses **stevia powder** for natural sweetness. A quick blend of **unsweetened cocoa powder**, **coconut oil**, and **almond milk** creates a rich chocolate flavor, while a touch of **vanilla extract** and salt adds depth. Baked to crispy perfection in just 30 minutes, these cocoa crispies are gluten-free, dairy-free, and completely guilt-free, making them perfect for clean eating enthusiasts or those following low-sugar diets. Enjoy them with your favorite milk for a nostalgic breakfast, or sprinkle them as a crunchy topping over yogurt or smoothie bowls. This homemade cereal is easy to prepare, unbelievably satisfying, and perfect for the entire family!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Brown rice cereal
- 3 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Stevia powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the unsweetened almond milk, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir occasionally until the coconut oil is melted and the mixture is smooth.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder, stevia powder, and salt until well combined and smooth.
In a large mixing bowl, place the brown rice cereal.
Pour the cocoa mixture over the rice cereal, ensuring to drizzle it evenly. Use a spatula or large spoon to gently mix until all the cereal is evenly coated with the cocoa mixture.
Spread the coated cereal over the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Be careful to break up any large clumps.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes. Stir the cereal once halfway through the baking process to ensure even cooking.
After baking, remove from the oven and let the cereal cool completely on the baking sheet. The cooling process will help the cereal become crispy.
Once cooled, transfer the cocoa crispies to an airtight container for storage. Enjoy with your favorite milk or as a crunchy topping for yogurt or smoothie bowls.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2081 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.6 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.6 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 664 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 396.9 g | 144% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.0 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 36.0 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 391 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 19.0 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 1098 mg | 23% | |
*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.
