Tempering chocolate at exactly 88°F creates those satisfying snap sounds—one degree off ruins the entire crystalline structure.
Crispy Chocolate Bunny
Hop into a delightful treat with our guilt-free Crispy Chocolate Bunny! Made with creamy almond butter and crunchy brown rice cereal, this sweet creation is perfect for little hands and big smiles. With no added sugar, it’s a fun and wholesome snack that kids will love to make and munch on!
Prep
120
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 cup of water (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1/2 cup of cashew nuts (120 ml)
- 1/4 cup of melted 70% chocolate (60 ml)
- 3 tablespoons of rice flakes (45 ml)Use organic brown rice toast with quinoa and ground flaxseed
📦Other(1)
- 1/4 cup of dates (60 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Soak the cashew nuts in filtered water for 2 hours.
- 2
Soak the dates in filtered water for 15 minutes.
- 3
Blend all the ingredients in a blender, add the rice flakes (crushed rice toast), place in a mold, and freeze for at least 4 hours.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Soak cashews in 140°F water instead of room temperature to reduce soaking time to 30 minutes while achieving the same creamy texture through accelerated protein denaturation.timing140°F, 30 minutes
- ✓Crush rice flakes to 3-4mm pieces maximum - larger pieces create air pockets that cause structural weakness when frozen, while smaller pieces integrate better with the cashew base.technique3-4mm pieces
- ✓Freeze at -5°F to -10°F rather than standard freezer temperature to create smaller ice crystals, resulting in a smoother texture and easier demolding without cracking.equipment-5°F to -10°F
- ✓Blend cashews for exactly 2-3 minutes after they reach smooth consistency to activate natural oils and create better binding with dates, preventing separation during freezing.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of soaked cashews to dates by weight to achieve optimal sweetness while maintaining structural integrity - too many dates create a sticky mixture that won't hold shape.ingredient2:1 ratio by weight
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Prep
120
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Tempering chocolate at exactly 88°F creates those satisfying snap sounds—one degree off ruins the entire crystalline structure.
Crispy Chocolate Bunny
Hop into a delightful treat with our guilt-free Crispy Chocolate Bunny! Made with creamy almond butter and crunchy brown rice cereal, this sweet creation is perfect for little hands and big smiles. With no added sugar, it’s a fun and wholesome snack that kids will love to make and munch on!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 cup of water (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1/2 cup of cashew nuts (120 ml)
- 1/4 cup of melted 70% chocolate (60 ml)
- 3 tablespoons of rice flakes (45 ml)Use organic brown rice toast with quinoa and ground flaxseed
📦Other(1)
- 1/4 cup of dates (60 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Soak the cashew nuts in filtered water for 2 hours.
- 2
Soak the dates in filtered water for 15 minutes.
- 3
Blend all the ingredients in a blender, add the rice flakes (crushed rice toast), place in a mold, and freeze for at least 4 hours.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Soak cashews in 140°F water instead of room temperature to reduce soaking time to 30 minutes while achieving the same creamy texture through accelerated protein denaturation.timing140°F, 30 minutes
- ✓Crush rice flakes to 3-4mm pieces maximum - larger pieces create air pockets that cause structural weakness when frozen, while smaller pieces integrate better with the cashew base.technique3-4mm pieces
- ✓Freeze at -5°F to -10°F rather than standard freezer temperature to create smaller ice crystals, resulting in a smoother texture and easier demolding without cracking.equipment-5°F to -10°F
- ✓Blend cashews for exactly 2-3 minutes after they reach smooth consistency to activate natural oils and create better binding with dates, preventing separation during freezing.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of soaked cashews to dates by weight to achieve optimal sweetness while maintaining structural integrity - too many dates create a sticky mixture that won't hold shape.ingredient2:1 ratio by weight