Gluten-Free Crunchy Orange and Chocolate Snack

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Gluten-Free Crunchy Orange and Chocolate Snack

If you’re looking for a quick, light and delicious snack, this recipe is just right for you. tada Gluten-Free Chocolate-Coated Puffed Rice with Orange Peel Pieces comes together with peanut butter and honey to become a delicious energy boost in no time.

Time 10 min
Servings Serves 2-3
Serve Cold

Ingredients

  • 1 pack tada Gluten-Free Chocolate-Coated Puffed Rice with Orange Peel Pieces
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • ½ tsp freshly grated orange zest
  • 1 tbsp roughly chopped hazelnuts or walnuts
  • Optional: gluten-free dark chocolate melted in a bain-marie, for topping

Method

  1. In a mixing bowl, mix the peanut butter, honey and grated orange zest until smooth.
  2. Lightly break the tada Gluten-Free Chocolate-Coated Puffed Rice with Orange Peel Pieces into small pieces.
  3. Add the broken puffed rice and chopped hazelnuts/walnuts to the peanut butter mixture and fold in gently without crushing.
  4. Take walnut-sized portions of the mixture and roll them into balls, or press the mixture into a small dish lined with baking paper.
  5. If you like, drizzle with melted dark chocolate and leave in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to set. Serve cold.

Tips

  • Take care not to crush the puffed rice too much when mixing, so it keeps its crunch.
  • To bring out the orange flavour, add a few drops of freshly squeezed orange juice to the mixture.
  • For people with coeliac disease or gluten sensitivity, make sure the other ingredients in the recipe (peanut butter, chocolate, etc.) are gluten-free.

How Many Calories Are in a Gluten-Free Orange Crunch Snack?

Depending on the amount of peanut butter and sweetener used, 1 portion (about 2-3 crunchy balls/slices) contains approximately 180-240 calories.