MB WEEKLY RECIPE // CACAO POPS

If you've experienced the joy from Chocolate Crackles when you were younger, you are going to LOVE our healthy version of CACAO POPS. You can put them on your favourite smoothie/smoothie bowl or even eat them on their own! 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

100g activated buckwheat groats (buckinis)

170g dessicated coconut 

170g rice puffs

170ml rice malt syrup/ maple syrup or your choice of liquid sweetener

pinch of salt

35g cacao powder

60ml water 

METHOD

*PREHEAT over to 160 degrees - fan forced

1. Combine buckinis, coconut and rice puffs in a bowl - mix till evenly distributed - set aside

2. Over double boiler place the rest of the ingredients over low heat - mix till a smooth thin consistency is formed - be sure not to over heat!

3. Pour the liquid cacao mix over the dry buckwheat mix - fold through until everything is evenly covered

4. Evenly spread over a lined tray and pop into the oven for 9 minutes - stirring every 3 minutes

5. Let it cool and then break the mixture up into small pieces - or large chunks if that's how you like it :)

6. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks!

Enjoy ! xo