Cocoa puffs were one of my favorite cereals growing up! As someone who is now gluten-free and avoids processed sugars, I have found creative ways to enjoy my favorite childhood treats. I also help my clients with children get off uber sugary, processed and artificially flavored cereals. These homemade cocoa puffs are the perfect way to enjoy cereal without the guilt!
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This recipe should make about 130-140 which should be enough for 4-5 bowls. They stay freshest if eaten within 7-10 days.
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Homemade Cocoa Puffs
These homemade cocoa puffs are a childhood favorite made with just 4 ingredients! This recipe can be made gluten free.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 280 kcal
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup Organic Durum Wheat or Eikhorn Flour Use almond or 1:1 GF flour to make make gluten free.
- 3 tbsp Organic Maple Syrup
- 4 tbsp Nut Butter almond, peanut, cashew, seed
- 2 1/2 tbsp Cacao or Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Combine and stir nut butter and the maple syrup in a bowl.
- Then add your flour of choice + cocoa powder and mix all together.
- Use your hands to shape the mixture into a dough. If it’s too wet add more flour. If it's too dry add more maple syrup.
- Preheat the oven to 320 °F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough into four pieces and roll them into ropes about 1 inch thick.
- Use a knife to cut the ropes into smaller pieces about ½-¾-inch thick, then roll each of those pieces into balls with your hands. This ecipe should make between 130-140 balls.
- Transfer the prepared cereal balls to the baking sheet. with space in between, and bake them for about 10 minutes. Then leave them to cool completely.
- The balls will still be soft coming out of the oven but harden up as they cool. Be careful not to over bake them as they can and will burn.
- Enjoy with your milk of choice or on their own!
Nutrition
Serving: 45ballsCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPotassium: 313mgFiber: 4gSugar: 14g
Keyword cereal, chocolate cereal, coco puffs, homemade cereal
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