August 21, 2023 · Written by Foodtolive Team
Homemade Chocolate Cereal (Cocoa Puffs)
Say goodbye to store-bought cereals filled with additives. Crafted with oat flour, cocoa powder, popped amaranth or quinoa, and a touch of natural sweetness, this recipe offers a healthier breakfast option for kids and adults alike.
Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 10 min | Total Time: 30 min | Servings: 2
Calories: 220 | Total Fat: 11g | Sugars: 10g | Fiber: 7g | Protein: 7g
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp popped amaranth (or puffed quinoa)
- 2 tbsp nut butter of choice (or seed butter for a nut-free option)*
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
INSTRUCTIONS:
- In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients.
- Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into bite-sized puffs.
- Place them on a parchment-lined tray and bake for 10 min.
- Your Homemade Chocolate Puffs Cereal is ready! Enjoy it with milk, yogurt, or as a snack straight from the bowl.
Notes:
- Try our Vanilla Cinnamon Almond Butter or Sunflower Seed Butter for a nut-free option.
This recipe inspired by Ela Vegan
