Crunchy Chocolate Puffed Rice Easter Cups (4 Ingredients)
Crunchy Chocolate Puffed Rice Easter Cups are made with just four simple ingredients: dark chocolate, almond butter, cacao puffed rice, and chocolate-coated hazelnuts. These crispy, no-bake treats are perfect for Easter, parties, and fun to share with both kids and adults.
Chocolate puffed rice cups are a great alternative to traditional Rice Krispies cups, and without added sugar, they are a more wholesome treat and fun to make with children. They’re made with organic cacao puffed rice and are a fun snack for kids and adults alike. If you like crackly no-bake treats, you might like our white chocolate strawberry quinoa bar, which also uses puffed quinoa, or perhaps something along the lines of rocky road with the no-bake Easter chocolate clusters.
🔍Recipe at a Glance
- 🌍Cuisine – American, International
- 🕒 Ready In – Prepared in 15 minutes, 90 minutes to set
- 👩Serves – 15 cups
- 🔪Equipment Needed – Pan and mixing bowl, mini muffin mould
- 🥘Cook Method – Stove-top or microwave
- 🛒Main Ingredients – Dark chocolate, puffed quinoa, almond butter, easter decoration
- 📖 Dietary Notes – Vegan, Gluten-free
- 📊Skill Level – Easy, beginner level
- 👌Perfect for – Easter, parties, picnics, kids cooking
- ❤️ Why You`ll Love this RECIPE – No baking required, only 4 ingredients
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
Please see the RECIPE CARD at the bottom of this post for the complete list of ingredients and measurements, along with a printable recipe.
Dark chocolate (no guilty conscience)
Use 80% cocoa for a rich flavour
Almond butter
Adds creaminess and natural sweetness. can be swapped for peanut, cashew, or sunflower seed butter.
Cacao puffed rice
Gives crunch; about 3 cups (75 90g) works perfectly. I used organic. Can substitute for puffed quinoa or Rice Krispies.
Chocolate-coated hazelnuts or vegan mini eggs.
I couldnt find vegan eggs this year, therefore I used these vegan chocolate-coated hazelnuts.
Let`s Make Chocolate Puffed Rice Easter Cups
- Break the dark chocolate into pieces and melt it on a low heat using the double-boiler technique as seen in my video.
- Stir in the almond butter and stir until smooth and glossy.
- Add the cacao puffed rice and fold until evenly coated.
- Spoon the mixture into 12 muffin cases. Press down gently to compact the mixture.
- Decorate immediately with the hazelnut balls.
- Refrigerate for at least 90 minutes until fully set.
Top Tips
Press the mixture firmly so the cups hold together well.
Decorate while the chocolate is still soft so toppings stick.
Remove from the fridge 5-10 minutes before serving for the best texture.
Recipe FAQs
Yes. Store them in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
Yes, but allow them to defrost slightly before eating so they’re not too hard.
They may need slightly more chocolate or firmer pressing into the cases.
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Crunchy Chocolate Puffed Rice Easter Cups
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegan dark chocolate I used 80 % dark chocolate
- 2 tablespoons almond butter 30 grams
- 3 cups cacao puffed rice
- 36 vegan chocolate-covered hazelnut balls 12 white chocolate, 12 70 % dark chocolate, 12 60% chocolate
Watch me Make it (Video)
Instructions
- Break the dark chocolate into pieces and melt it on a low heat using the double-boiler technique as seen in my video. One large pan of water and a smaller bowl that fits over to melt the chocolate and butter.
- Stir in the almond butter and stir until smooth and glossy.
- Add the cacao puffed rice and fold until evenly coated.
- Spoon the mixture into 12 muffin cases. Press down gently to compact.
- Decorate immediately with the hazelnut balls.
- Refrigerate for at least 90 minutes until fully set.
Notes & Suggestions
- Press the mixture firmly so the cups hold together well.
- Decorate while the chocolate is still soft so toppings stick.
- Remove from the fridge 5-10 minutes before serving for the best texture.
- These chocolate puffed rice cups can be made in advance and stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- If the cups are crumbly, try adding a little more chocolate or pressing the mixture more firmly into the cases.
Nutrition Profile
Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated automatically per serving. Values may vary depending on ingredients used and serving size. Adjust calculations accordingly if changes are made.
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These are great, I uses puffed quinoa as I didn’t have puffed rice and they still turned out good.