Healthier Kamut Crisps with Dark Chocolate & Sprinkles

To make healthier Kamut crisps for the kids, we can swap out the marshmallows for a more nutritious binding ingredient that still gives the same sweetness and stickiness. Here’s a revised, healthier version of the recipe using natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup as a replacement for the marshmallows, along with a few other tips for improving the recipe.

Healthier Kamut Crisps with Dark Chocolate & Sprinkles

Ingredients:

  • 6 cups puffed Kamut (you can find these in health food stores or online)
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup (for a more natural sweetener)
  • 1/2 cup almond butter, peanut butter, or sunflower seed butter (to help bind everything together)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil (optional, to smooth out the mixture)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional for added flavor)
  • 1 cup melted dark chocolate (preferably 70% cocoa or higher)
  • 1/4 cup sprinkles (choose naturally colored or sugar-free sprinkles for a healthier option)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Kamut Base:
    Place 6 cups of puffed Kamut in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  2. Create the Sweet Binding Mixture:
  • In a small saucepan over low heat, add 1/2 cup of honey (or maple syrup), 1/2 cup of almond butter (or your preferred nut/seed butter), and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil (if using).
  • Stir the mixture constantly until everything is melted and smooth. This will only take about 3-5 minutes.
  • Once melted, remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for extra flavor.
  1. Combine the Ingredients:
  • Pour the melted honey-nut butter mixture over the puffed Kamut in the large mixing bowl.
  • Gently stir with a spatula until all of the Kamut is evenly coated with the sweet mixture. It should start sticking together.
  1. Press into a Pan:
  • Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with coconut oil.
  • Transfer the coated Kamut mixture into the pan and press it down firmly and evenly with the spatula or the back of a spoon. You want to compact the mixture so it holds together when cut into bars.
  1. Add Melted Dark Chocolate:
  • Melt 1 cup of dark chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
  • Drizzle or spread the melted chocolate over the top of the Kamut mixture in the pan.
  1. Sprinkle Fun:
  • While the chocolate is still warm, sprinkle the naturally colored sprinkles over the top for a fun, colorful touch.
  1. Chill and Set:
  • Place the pan in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to an hour, or until the chocolate has fully set and the bars have firmed up.
  1. Slice and Serve:
  • Once set, remove the Kamut crisps from the fridge and cut them into squares or bars.

These healthier Kamut crisps make a fun and nutritious snack for kids, with less processed sugar and a good balance of wholesome ingredients!

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