Blondie Granola Puffs
If you’re looking for a healthier alternative to sugary store-bought puffs, these Blonde Granola Puffs from my new book, Unfussy Eaters Club (Order Here), are a delicious option the whole family will love. Light, crispy, and naturally sweetened with creamy cashew butter, date paste and a hint of vanilla, they’re made with simple, nourishing ingredients you can feel good about. Perfect sprinkled over yoghurt, added to porridge or enjoyed straight from the jar for a satisfying crunch, these homemade puffs are the kind of snack that disappears quickly in our house.
DIETARY: VEG, DF, EF, GF,V
ALLERGENS: Nuts
AGE GROUP: 12 months+
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Beginner
SERVES: 13
PREP: 5 mins (+ cooling)
COOK: 20 mins
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Ingredients
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| 5 cups (100g) brown rice puffs or quinoa puffs | |
| ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional) | |
| ¼ cup (70g) Date and cinnamon paste (or dates pureed) | |
| 2 tablespoons cashew butter | |
| ¼ cup (60mls) melted coconut oil | |
| 1-2 tsp pure vanilla extract or powder, to taste | |
| ¼ cup (60ml) coconut oil | |
| pinch of sea salt (optional) |
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 150°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
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2.
Place the puffs and cinnamon (if using) in a large bowl.
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3.
Add the date paste, cashew butter, oil and vanilla to a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth and creamy, then remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
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4.
Pour the mixture over the puffs and stir until evenly coated.
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5.
Spread the coated puffs over the prepared tray and bake for 15–20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
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6.
Allow to cool completely on the tray. The puffs will crisp up as they cool.
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7.
Serve on their own, sprinkle over yoghurt or porridge, or use in any recipe that calls for rice puffs.
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Notes
Make it...
Nut free: Swap the cashew butter for tahini or sunflower seed butter.
Budget-friendly: Use crushed seeds or nuts instead of puffed quinoa.
Family-friendly: If transitioning kids off ultra-processed cereals, add 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup for extra sweetness.
Pantry-friendly: Swap the date paste for apricot, pear or apple purée.
LEFTOVERS: Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry spot in the pantry for up to two weeks.
More recipes: 100+ sugar-free, family-friendly recipes are available in Unfussy Eaters Club. (Link Below - Scroll Down)!!
