Introduction:

Get a taste of these yummy homemade chocolates that will satisfy your sugar cravings. Consisting of creamy chocolate on the outside and crispy interior, these delicacies are everyone’s favorite anytime. Very simple to cook yet tasty to eat, they are sure to impress friends and family.

Ingredients:

2 cups crushed nuts (e.g. almonds, peanuts, hazelnuts)

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1 cup puffed rice cereal

1 cup peanut butter with no oil separation

Half or ½ cup of honey

2 cups milk chocolate chips

Two tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil

One teaspoon vanilla extract

Cupcake liners made from paper

Instructions:

Make Filling:

Combine crushed nuts, puffed rice cereal, natural peanut butter, honey and vanilla in large mixing bowl.

Take tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and mold them into oval or circular shapes. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Refrigerate the shaped mixture for around thirty minutes until it is firm.

In a microwave-safe dish combine the milk chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat in 30 second increments stirring after each one until chocolate runs smooth when melted.

Dip each chilled filling piece into the melted chocolate fully coating it then allow excess chocolate to drain onto parchment paper before returning to it there again.

Repeat with all pieces and put in the fridge until set, about 15-20 minutes.

Serve:

Once the chocolate is set, put each piece into a paper cupcake liner for easy serving and a neat presentation.

Hints for Success:

Ensure that filling mixture is solid before dipping in chocolate to make them maintain their shape.

If you are dipping and the chocolate coating starts to harden again, warm it in the microwave for some seconds to soften.

To achieve even covering of the pieces with chocolate when dipping them there, use a fork

Health Benefits:

Nuts: They are saturated with healthy fats, protein and minerals required for the body.

Peanut Butter: It contains proteins as well as healthy fat which will fuel you for long time.

Honey: A pure sugary substance has antioxidants and antibacterial properties as well as vitamins like B complex group

Dark Chocolate: When taken moderately, dark chocolate has some antioxidants necessary for heart health if this is your preferred taste you can also go ahead and use white or flavored chocolates.

Nutritional Information (Per serving):

Calories: 200

Protein: 4g

Fat: 14g

Carbohydrates: 18g

Fiber: 2g

Sugar: 12g

Variations and Substitutions:

Nut-Free Option : Sunflower Or Pumpkin Seeds Can Be Used In Place Of Nuts.

Different Nut Butters : You Can Use Almond Butter, Cashew Butter Or Sunflower Seed Butter Instead Of Peanut Butter For A Different Taste Experience.

Choice of Chocolate: You can use dark chocolate, white chocolate or other types of flavored chocolates for coating.

Sweeteners: You can replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar if you want.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q. May I use a different kind of cereal? A. Yes, you can use any crispy cereal like cornflakes or puffed rice.

Q. How do I store these treats? A. They should be stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. You could also freeze them for longer storage.

Q. Can I make these treats vegan? A. Yes, to make a vegan version, use vegan chocolate chips as well as plant-based sweetener such as maple syrup.

Q. What do I do if the mixture is too sticky to shape? A. If it’s too sticky to shape, try refrigerating it for some time and then add more cereal so that it absorbs all the extra moisture.

conclusion:

These chocolate-covered treats are an easy-yet-decadent dessert which combines crunchy-nutty-goodness with smooth-rich-chocolate-covering – suitable for special occasions or as an edible everyday snack that will quickly become a household favorite; enjoy making and sharing these scrumptious bites with your dear ones!