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Healthy Homemade Chocolate Cereal (4-Ingredient Cocoa Puffs)

Crunchy homemade chocolate cereal made with just four simple, wholesome ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cereal
  • 2 cups rolled oats blended into flour
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.25 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil melted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Blend oats into a fine flour using a blender or food processor.
  3. Mix oat flour and cocoa powder in a bowl.
  4. Stir in melted coconut oil and honey until dough forms.
  5. Roll small dough balls and place on baking sheet.
  6. Bake 12–15 minutes, stirring halfway.
  7. Cool completely to allow cereal to crisp.

Notes

Cereal crisps as it cools. Adjust sweetness to taste.