These No-Bake Crispy Almond Butter Chocolate Bites use only 5 ingredients!
Imagine biting into a treat that is equal parts crispy, rich, and creamy. Now imagine it only comes together with five ingredients and no baking required. Forget “words of affirmation” or “acts of service”—THESE almond butter chocolate bites are your new love language. Sweet, crunchy, nutty, and covered in chocolate, they check every snackable box. The combo of almond butter and the crispy Chex cereal we all know and love makes these completely irresistible. And since they require zero baking, the hardest part is waiting for the chocolate to set before eating them straight off the tray.
This recipe was born out of my failed attempt to recreate my grandma’s famous peanut butter chocolate balls. No matter what I did, they never tasted quite the same—probably because grandmas all seem to have access to some kind of secret magic, especially when it comes to food. So, after way too many test batches that weren’t hitting the spot, I took a sharp left turn and swapped peanut butter for creamy almond butter, added crispy Chex cereal for texture, and let the chocolate do its thing. Now I have a new favorite snack that magically disappears from my fridge way too fast.
Are No-Bake Crispy Almond Butter Chocolate Bites Healthy?
These little bites are much more wholesome than many other candies or truffles you might reach for, but they are still meant to be the occasional indulgence rather than an everyday snack.
Coconut sugar is all natural, but it’s still sugar, and the Rice Chex cereal is pretty nutritionally blank. Dark chocolate does at least contain some antioxidants, and almond butter has some protein, fiber, and healthy fats. The unsweetened applesauce also adds some moisture to the mix without the need for additional fats. Still, think of these little bites as something to savor in moderation.
Keeping It Crisp
So what’s with the crispy cereal that often pops up in no-bake treat recipes? I think the Rice Chex are the unsung heroes here. Their light, airy texture adds just enough crunch to keep the chocolate bites from feeling too dense. As good as chocolate and almond butter are together, they can be pretty heavy on their own. The Rice Chex helps keep every bite balanced. It’s the same reason why things like rice crispy cereal bars and chocolate crunch candies have stood the test of time. The texture just works!
How Do I Store Leftovers?
Store any leftover almond butter chocolate bites in an airtight container in the fridge. They should last about 1 week. You can also keep them in the freezer for a few months; just make sure to let them thaw a bit first before you try to take a bite!
Serving Suggestions
These almond butter chocolate bites would be the perfect addition to a dessert tray full of other no-bake, bite-sized treats. For some inspiration, check out these Carrot Cake Truffles, Avocado Chocolate Truffles, and Mint Avocado Cheesecake Truffles.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups coconut sugar
- 1 cup natural almond butter
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 2 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 8 ounces dark chocolate
Instructions
- Place the coconut sugar in a small food processor (mine is 3 cups) and blend until fine and powdery; this may take 4-5 minutes.
- Transfer the powdered coconut sugar to a large bowl, and add in the almond butter and applesauce.
- Using an electric hand mixer, beat everything together until combined and it forms a dry, crumbly dough.
- Place the Chex into a large bag and crush, making sure not to crush them into powder; you want some texture.
- Add into the bowl and, using your hands, pack everything together to form a dough. You’ll further crush the cereal here; that’s normal.
- Pack the dough into lightly heaping 1-tablespoon balls and place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. This will be a little tricky, as the dough is crumbly. You won’t really be able to roll them, you’ll have to press them into balls.
- Freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- Once frozen, place the chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl and cook on half power, using 30-second intervals and stirring between each interval, until smooth and melted.
- Remove the balls from the freezer and dunk each into the chocolate. Place them back onto the pan and chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to set the chocolate.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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