This Paleo Nut free Cocoa Puffs cereal is simple to make and a made over version of the childhood breakfast. It's vegan, gluten free, dairy free and naturally sweetened.
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Cocoa Puffs were definitely one of my favorite childhood cereals. Crunchy, chocolatey and made the best tasting milk. These are just as good, but way better for you. I ate these in a bowl with some almond milk like traditional cereal, but also just snacked on them as well. Good either way!
Nut Free Cereal
These are nut free since SunButter is used. No Sugar Added SunButter is my favorite to use and it's free of the top 8 allergens, including nuts. Coconut flour is used for the flour staying in line with the nut free guidelines.
Vegan Cocoa Puffs
I made these multiple times and the batches I made with a flax egg where the best. So yes, a real egg can be used if you don't need them vegan, but the flax egg version is so good. Because of this and that no other animal products are used, they are vegan.
Making Paleo Cereal
This cereal is very easy to make with just a few ingredients, but there is a little time involved with rolling each ball. Is it worth it? Definitely! It's not bad at all. I made 3 batches in 2 days, it's really not bad. If you are missing chocolatey cereal, you will definitely not mind rolling the balls.
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Paleo Nut Free Cocoa Puffs
Ingredients
- ½ cup No Sugar Added SunButter
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 flax egg*
- ¼ cup cacao powder
- ⅓ cup coconut flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchement paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the SunButter, coconut oil, maple syrup, and flax egg. Mix well. Add in the cacao powder and coconut flour and mix until fully combined and dough is formed.
- Roll into 1 teaspoon size balls, making about 50 total. Place on the baking sheet.
- Bake 11 minutes, remove and flip them all over and bake anohter 11 minutes.
- These are best eaten the day they are baked, once they cool, but can be stored covered at room temperature up to 5 days. Makes about 2-3 servings.
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Nutrition Information
Nada Almaliki says
Hey, do you think this could be made to be like Reese’s puffs making half sunflower butter and half chocolate?
Jessica DeMay says
Yes- I think that would be amazing!
Debbie says
Can casava flour be substituted for the coconut flour?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Debbie- that may work, but probably at least double will be needed.
Mae Beigh says
I meal prep for senior citizens, many of whom wear full or partial dentures. To make life easier for them, foods need to be softer...not necessarily mushy or soupy, just not crispy or crunchy.
What say you: are your "Cocoa Puffs" as crunchy as their corn and sugar predecessors?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Mae- they are crunchy the day they are made, but get softer each day. So if you made them, maybe wait a day or two to serve them. Hope that helps!
Alex says
Do you by chance have a nutritional facts for this recipe?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Alex- I don't calculate nutritional facts for my recipes. If you need to know, you can use a site like My Fitness Pal. Enjoy!
Eat Pretty says
These were good and I would make them again. I don't think the size should be 1/2 tbsp balls. I made these using a 1/2 tsp measuring spoon. I baked them for 11 mins, flipped and baked them again for 11 mins. This seemed to work well. If they were bigger, I would think they would have needed more baking time. I think a smaller measuring spoon could be used to replicate the cereal better. Thanks for the recipe. Can't wait to try this with milk.
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome and thanks for trying them! Definitely make them smaller if you'd like. I was trying to find a good balance of not too much rolling and similar size. Glad you like them!