These Chocolate Crackle Bites are a deliciously crunchy, protein-packed snack that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in a nourishing way. They are nostalgic of 90s kids birthday parties – like a mix between a chocolate crackle and chocolate spider (depends on what type of buckwheat you use, see recipe notes below) but for grown ups. They’re naturally gluten free – and actually good for you!
Made with a mix of whatever nuts you have on hand (I love the combo of walnuts and brazil nuts), with crunchy buckwheat kernels and a touch of cacao – they offer a blend of healthy fats, fibre, and protein. Lightly sweetened with our friend maple syrup and made creamy with smooth peanut butter, these chocolate bites are an easy, no-bake treat that’s ideal for busy mums, snack time, or a quick energy boost!
Chocolate Crackle Bites
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup mixed nuts I've used walnuts and brazil nuts
- 1 cup hulled buckwheat Raw or Activated - see notes below
- 2 scoops chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
Instructions
- Add the mixed nuts, buckwheat, protein powder, salt and cacao powder into a food processor and blitz until you have a fine crumb-like texture.
- Now add the maple syrup, peanut butter and melted coconut oil to the processor and blitz again till the mixture comes together well.
- Use a spoon to portion out the mixture and then form into balls with your hands.
- Allow to set in the fridge for an hour and then enjoy!
Notes
