Homemade Chocolate Cereal Recipe
Crispy, crunchy, and perfectly chocolatey—this homemade cereal is a fun and healthy twist on the store-bought version. Great for breakfast or snacking anytime. Made with simple pantry staples and ready in under an hour!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 tbsp coconut oil melted
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix oats, almond flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla.
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Spread evenly on the baking sheet and press down slightly to compact.
- Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway for even crisping.
- Let cool completely before breaking into small cereal-sized pieces.
- Store in an airtight jar for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Add mini chocolate chips after baking for extra sweetness.
- Substitute maple syrup with date syrup for a lower glycemic option.
- Delicious with milk or yogurt and fresh fruit!
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