3 Ingredient Buncha Crunch (Gluten Free with Protein Option)
Your favorite movie theater snack just got an upgrade! An easy one bowl snack, this Homemade Buncha Crunch candy is a delicious treat that's just as tasty as the real thing, plus this version is gluten free & can be customized to add additional protein. Making your own buncha crunch using simple ingredients is the perfect way to enjoy movie night at home!
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten free crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 4 tablespoon chocolate protein powder optional, I recommend using grass fed beef isolate protein (in notes)
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate & coconut oil. Add the chocolate chips & coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 15 second increments, stirring in between, until the chocolate mixture is melted & mostly smooth. It is ok if a few clumps of chocolate chips remain; you want to be sure you do not burn the chocolate, so only warm it until it is just melted.
- Add the crispy rice cereal. Pour the rice krispies into the melted chocolate mixture, along with the protein powder if using. Fold the cereal & protein powder in to the chocolate mixture until it is fully coated.
- Make the candy pieces. Place a sheet of parchment paper onto a baking sheet. Spoon out the chocolate & rice cereal mixture onto the baking sheet. You can make the dollops as small or as large as you like because in the next step we will chop them into little chunks to better resemble Buncha Crunch!
- Chill. Place the cookie sheet into the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes. Once chilled, using a knife rather than your hands to avoid the chocolate re-melting, break the chocolate clusters up into smaller chunks to make delicious chocolate candy pieces.
Notes
If you'd like to add additional protein to this snack, I highly recommend using the kind I used, which is a grass fed beef isolate protein powder from Equip Foods. It is super chocolatey and has just 3 natural ingredients & no artificial flavors, so it's my personal go to protein powder. You can use code PRETTYDELISH to save 15% off your first order. Alternatively, if you are vegan but would like to add protein, you can try another one of my favorites from TumLove. Use code KIMBERLY15 for 15% off of your first order there, too!
How to store Homemade Buncha Crunch
For best keeping, store the homemade buncha crunch in an airtight container or a resealable plastic bag in the fridge. The candy will keep up to 7 days for max freshness, if you can even make it last that long! Tried this recipe?Mention @prettydeliciouslife or tag #PDLrecipes!