This post is updated with brand new shiny photos! I made these popcorn choc crackles again for a park playdate. I was surprised, as my kids love them, but I really thought that other kids might think they were odd, or not sweet enough. But…they loved them! I came home with none! Because they were being done for a playdate, I used cupcake liners and they made them much easier for the kids to manage.
So…I’ve got a video on facebook about how to make your own popcorn. I recommend you watch that before you make these because it means they are a lot more economical and that you will have popcorn with no nasties on it! Then you’re set to make these popcorn choc crackles plus you’ll have a good stash of popcorn leftover for lunches.
Now, for the sake of honesty, these aren’t actually chocolate! Does that make them more awesome? Yes. They are just as yummy as traditional chocolate crackles and the popcorn makes them extra crunchy and super yummy. Plus there’s some sneaky chia seeds snuck into them.
These are best served cold, but if they are kept in a lunchbox with an ice brick, they will be fine. I pop a small baran (silicone divider) under them in the lunchbox so as to ensure they come out easily..
Thinking about it, my kids have only had ever had chocolate crackles once, so I don’t know that they could compare the two, but both of them found these to be very yummy. These are gluten free, dairy free and delicious!
If you’re looking for more party snacks ideas, here are some of the recipes I can recommend:
- Healthy no bake choc bounty slice
- Toffee apple popcorn balls – gluten free and super yummy!
- Teeny tiny quiches
Popcorn choc crackles
Popcorn choc crackles, a healthier recipe for the party favourite! Yummy, dairy free and the perfect snack. Great in the lunchbox. #kidsfood #healthykidsfood #recipe #partyfood
Ingredients
- 3 cups popped popcorn
- 3/4 cup desiccated coconut
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup coconut oil
- ½ cup rice malt syrup
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
Instructions
- Heat the honey, coconut oil and rice malt syrup in a small saucepan on the stove until it forms large bubbles. Remove from the heat.
- Put all the dry ingredients in a bowl, pour over the wet ingredients.
- Stir well then spoon into mini cupcake moulds.
- Refrigerate until set.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1 crackleAmount Per Serving: Calories: 108Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 19mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 9gProtein: 1g
This nutrition information is generated using software. Please check with a nutritionist for any specific questions.
Kim says
Can you make in advance of a party? Or is it best to make and eat on the day?
kidgredients says
I have even made them and frozen them before!
Jessica Siwicki says
Is this a freezer friendly meal it doesn’t say
kidgredients says
Yes it is!
Mumma McD says
Yum yum yum yum yum yum!!!
Heidi says
Hey these look awesome did u mean cocoa powder for the last ingredient
kidgredients says
No Heidi, I mean cacao. Cocoa is the less healthy version of cacao!
heidi says
Thankyou i have since found the cacao powder have only just started making from scratch its been a big learning curve thankyou for your great recipes
kidgredients says
You’re welcome! It’s cheapest from costco, but you can often get it reasonably priced at bulk whole foods stores. 🙂
Sarah says
What’s the amount of rice malt syrup please? It just says 1/2 🙂
kidgredients says
1/2 cup. I’ll fix it! Thanks for letting me know!
Sarah says
Thanks 🙂 im keen to try this recipe
kidgredients says
Enjoy! They’d be great for a party!
lu @ looking for mama me says
These look great! I think I’ll make some for my hubby… and by hubby I mean me 🙂
kidgredients says
Lol. Go for it Lu. They are so easy to make.