Description
This homemade chocolate cereal is a delicious and nutritious breakfast option made with rolled oats, puffed rice, almond flour, and rich cocoa powder. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and brought together with coconut oil and vanilla extract, this crispy cereal is baked to perfection and perfect for a wholesome 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 – Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Combine dry ingredients – In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, puffed rice cereal, almond flour, cocoa powder, and salt until evenly combined to form the base of the cereal.
- Mix wet ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
- Combine wet and dry – Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until every oat and puffed rice piece is coated and the mixture is evenly combined.
- Spread mixture – Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, creating a thin, uniform layer for even baking and crispiness.
- Bake the cereal – Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure the cereal crisps evenly and does not burn.
- Cool and store – Remove from oven and allow the cereal to cool completely on the baking sheet, allowing it to harden and crisp up further. Once cooled, transfer the cereal to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- Be sure to stir the cereal halfway through baking to achieve even crispiness and prevent burning.
- Allow the cereal to cool completely before storing to maintain its texture.
- Store in an airtight container to keep the cereal fresh for up to one week.
- You can add nuts or dried fruit after baking for extra flavor and texture.
