Chocolate Crackle Bites

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

These healthy, crunchy chocolate crackle bites are a great one handed snack, delicious straight out of the fridge or in a snack box to keep you fulled up and your sweet tooth satisfied.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Course Dessert, Snack

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

Remember to melt your coconut oil in the microwave for 30 seconds - 1 minute if it started off solid. It will harden up again in the fridge! 
Note on Buckwheat: You can use both raw buckwheat and activated buckwheat in this recipe. I find that activated buckwheat is a bit crunchier and lighter (tastes more like a chocolate crackle) raw buckwheat groats are a but nuttier (taste more like chocolate spider). Both can be purchased from your local supermarket or health food store. 
Keyword Chocolate, Gluten Free, one handed snack