Description
Delightful chocolate crunch bites blend rich dark chocolate with crispy rice puffs, creating an irresistible sweet treat. Indulgent snacking becomes effortless when you savor these quick, no-bake morsels perfect for satisfying sudden chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Chocolate Ingredients:
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup chocolate melting wafers
Dry Crunchy Elements:
- 1 cup rice krispies cereal
- 1/2 cup crushed almonds
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring a smooth, flat surface for setting the chocolate mixture.
- Melt dark chocolate chips and chocolate melting wafers in a double boiler, stirring gently until completely smooth and glossy at low heat.
- Remove melted chocolate from heat and quickly fold in cocoa powder, creating a rich, velvety chocolate base.
- Add coconut oil, honey, vanilla extract, and salt to the chocolate mixture, whisking until thoroughly incorporated and creating a uniform consistency.
- Incorporate rice krispies cereal, crushed almonds, and graham cracker crumbs into the chocolate blend, mixing carefully to distribute ingredients evenly without crushing the cereal.
- Using a spoon or small scoop, drop mixture onto prepared parchment paper, forming bite-sized clusters with consistent shape and size.
- Refrigerate the chocolate crunch bites for 20-25 minutes until completely set and firm to the touch.
- Remove from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving to soften slightly and enhance flavor.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Notes
- Choose high-quality dark chocolate for a richer, more intense flavor profile that elevates the entire dessert.
- Crush almonds coarsely to maintain a satisfying crunch and prevent turning the mixture into a powder-like texture.
- Adjust honey quantity for dietary preferences, using alternatives like maple syrup for vegan options or reducing sweetness for low-sugar diets.
- Allow chocolate mixture to cool slightly before adding crispy ingredients to prevent rice krispies from becoming soggy and maintain their signature crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg