Crispy Cacao Squares

Name: Crispy Cacao Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: South African
Ingredients: 4 tbsp Robertsons raw cacao powder; 1 cup nut butter of your choice; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 cup honey; 6 cups puffed rice; 1 cup unsalted peanuts; 1 - 2 cups smooth nut butter of your choice for the topping (optional)

6 People
30 min.
easy

Looking for a bite-sized crispy treat? Try these delectable crispy squares made with puffed rice, unsalted peanuts and cacao powder.

Ingredients

4 tbsp Robertsons raw cacao powder
1 cup nut butter of your choice
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup honey
6 cups puffed rice
1 cup unsalted peanuts
1 - 2 cups smooth nut butter of your choice for the topping (optional)

Cooking Method

Line a baking pan with baking paper and set aside.
Place the Robertsons Raw Cacao Powder, nut butter, vanilla extract, salt and honey in a bowl and whisk to combine.
Add the puffed rice and peanuts and stir until well coated.
Use a spatula to transfer the coated puffed rice to the prepared baking pan and spread evenly to distribute.
Place the pan in the freezer for 10-15 minutes, until set.
For the topping- pour the softened nut butter over the top of the puffed rice and spread evenly. Set in the freezer for another 10-15 minutes, or until set.
Slice into squares. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.