Description
This homemade chocolate cereal is a crunchy, chocolatey breakfast treat made from rolled oats, puffed rice, almond flour, and cocoa powder, sweetened naturally with maple syrup and enhanced with coconut oil and vanilla. Baked to crispy perfection, it’s a healthier alternative to store-bought cereals, perfect for a nutritious and delicious 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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, puffed rice cereal, almond flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir these together to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until all the dry ingredients are fully coated and the mixture is evenly mixed.
- Spread and Bake: Spread the cereal mixture evenly across the prepared baking sheet in a thin, uniform layer to ensure even baking.
- Bake and Stir: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. Halfway through the baking time, stir the mixture to promote even crisping and prevent burning.
- Cool and Store: Once baked to a crispy texture, remove the cereal from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. After cooling, transfer it to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider adding chopped nuts or seeds before baking.
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey or agave syrup if desired.
- Store the cereal in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- This cereal makes a great topping for yogurt or smoothie bowls.
- Ensure the cereal is completely cooled before storing to maintain crispness.
