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
- In a mixing bowl, mix the peanut butter, honey and grated orange zest until smooth.
- Lightly break the tada Gluten-Free Chocolate-Coated Puffed Rice with Orange Peel Pieces into small pieces.
- Add the broken puffed rice and chopped hazelnuts/walnuts to the peanut butter mixture and fold in gently without crushing.
- Take walnut-sized portions of the mixture and roll them into balls, or press the mixture into a small dish lined with baking paper.
- 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.