Homemade Cocoa Crispies
Transform your mornings with the irresistible crunch of Homemade Cocoa Crispies—a delightfully simple, healthier take on your favorite chocolatey breakfast cereal. Made with six pantry staples, including unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and crisp rice cereal, this recipe combines the perfect balance of rich chocolate flavor and satisfying crunch. The secret lies in creating a luscious homemade chocolate syrup that coats every grain before a gentle bake in the oven brings out the ultimate crispiness. Ready in just 25 minutes, these easy cocoa crispies are perfect served with milk for breakfast, sprinkled over yogurt, or enjoyed as a snack straight from the jar. Plus, they're free of artificial additives, making them a family-friendly treat you'll want to make again and again!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups rice cereal
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and water. Stir the ingredients together over medium heat until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Step 2
Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer and cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. This will create a rich chocolate syrup.
Step 3
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Mix well to combine.
Step 4
Place the rice cereal in a large mixing bowl. Pour the chocolate syrup over the rice cereal evenly.
Step 5
Quickly and gently fold the syrup into the rice cereal using a spatula, ensuring that all the cereal is covered with the chocolate coating. Be careful not to crush the cereal.
Step 6
Spread the coated cereal onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spreading it out evenly in a single layer to allow for even baking.
Step 7
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C). Once heated, bake the cocoa crispies for approximately 10-15 minutes, stirring them halfway through to ensure even crisping.
Step 8
Remove from the oven and let the cocoa crispies cool completely on the baking sheet, allowing them to become crunchy.
Step 9
Once cooled, break apart any large clusters and store the cocoa crispies in an airtight container. Enjoy as a delicious cereal with milk or as a crispy snack!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 733.3 grams (733.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2073 |
| Total Fat 38.90g | 50% |
| Saturated Fat 19.00g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2304mg | 100% |
| Total Carbohydrate 504.90g | 184% |
| Dietary Fiber 91.30g | 326% |
| Total Sugars 222.10g | |
| Protein 58.80g | 118% |
| Vitamin D 224IU | 1120% |
| Calcium 294mg | 23% |
| Iron 139mg | 772% |
| Potassium 4188mg | 89% |
Source of Calories