Chocolate Cocoa Puffs
Deliciously healthy chocolate cocoa puffs made with oats, perfect for snacking or breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 80-100 puffs 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons water
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the rolled oats in a food processor or high-speed blender and pulse until they form a fine flour-like consistency.
- In a medium bowl, combine the oat flour, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt. Whisk together until evenly distributed.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Add the honey and water to the melted chocolate, stirring well to combine.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a thick, moldable dough forms.
- Roll small portions of dough into pea-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking after 15 minutes until firm and slightly darkened.
- Let them cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to an airtight container.
Notes
Store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Can be frozen for future enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 4 puffs)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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