My chocolately and easy-to-make homemade alternative to the typical store-bought chocolate cereal cocopops!
My kids are always pestering me for the commercial options, but the health considerations hold me back. so i've whipped up this fantastic recipe as a flavorful and nutritious substitute.
gluten and dairy free, i hope it becomes a hit with your kids!
Coco pops
ingredients
3 cups Gluten free puffed cereal (I use puffed buckwheat)
¼ cup Hemp hearts
¼ cup Slivered almonds
3T Raw cacao powder
4T Maple syrup
2T Coconut oil (melted)
1tsp Vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
METHOD
Preheat Oven to 150 degrees celsius.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the puffed cereal, hemp hearts and slivered almonds.
In a separate bowl, melt the coconut oil then add the maple syrup, vanilla and pinch of salt. Whisk in the cacao powder until smooth.
Pour the chocolate mixture over the puffed cereal, coconut and hemp hearts.
Spread the mixture in an even layer on a baking sheet.
Bake for 15-20 minutes stirring halfway to ensure an even bake.
Remove from the oven and allow the coco pops to cool completely before transferring to an air-tight container.
Enjoy with some organic non-dairy milk & fresh fruit!
Tip – You can add your own preservative free dried fruit or swap out the slivered almonds for your preference of nuts or seeds. Also feel free to adjust sweetness to your liking.