Description
This Homemade Chocolate Cereal recipe offers a delicious and wholesome breakfast option that combines the crunch of puffed rice and rolled oats with the rich flavor of cocoa. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and enhanced with almond flour and coconut oil, this cereal is easy to prepare and perfect for a nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup puffed rice cereal
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the rolled oats, puffed rice cereal, almond flour, cocoa powder, and salt to ensure an even distribution of all dry components.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined for a smooth mixture.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring thoroughly until every bit is fully incorporated, forming a uniform cereal mixture.
- Spread mixture on baking sheet: Evenly distribute the cereal mixture on the prepared baking sheet to allow for uniform baking and crisping.
- Bake the cereal: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Stir the mixture halfway through baking to ensure even crispiness and prevent burning.
- Cool and store: Once baked to a crispy texture, remove from the oven and allow the cereal to cool completely before storing it in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Ensure to stir the cereal halfway through baking for even toasting and crunch.
- Allow the cereal to cool completely to achieve optimal crispness before storing.
- Store in an airtight container to keep the cereal fresh for up to one week.
- Can be enjoyed with milk or as a crunchy topping for yogurt and smoothie bowls.
