Healthy Cocoa Pops: Easy Homemade Treats for Guilt-Free Snacking
Enjoy these healthy cocoa pops for a guilt-free snack that satisfies your chocolate cravings. Perfect for kids and adults alike!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups gluten-free puffed rice
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the puffed rice and cocoa powder.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the coconut oil, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour the wet mixture over the puffed rice and stir until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Let it cool completely, then break into pieces.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add some chopped nuts or seeds.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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