This Slow Cooker Crispy Chocolate Candy is super easy, healthy and insanely delicious candy that only have 4 ingredients, made in your slow cooker!
'Tis the season for all of those holiday goodies!
Chocolate Chocolate and More has a delicious crockpot candy recipe and I was intrigued.
Making this candy in my slow cooker frees up my oven for all of those cookies and gingerbread to bake! I decided to make these a little healthier (and crispier!) and I am in love.
I've made them for friends and two holiday parties already and they were a huge hit. Aren't we all trying to simplify as much as we can during the holidays?
I know I am, for sure.
I like bringing healthier treats to parties and gatherings so I know I am able to eat at least one treat guilt free.
If you are looking for some more healthier treats, try these Healthy No Bake Snickers Bars, Chocolate Brownie Cookies, Almond Flour Thumbprint Cookies and Fudgy Chocolate Brownies.
All of these would be even more delicious with Apple Chai Latte or Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate. Or if you feel like a cocktail, you can try this Spiked Apple Cider, Slow Cooker Mulled Wine or Skinny Peppermint Eggnog!
Also, my cookbooks are both on sale now and would make a great gift! The Everything Wheat Free Diet Cookbook and The Greek Yogurt Cookbook are both the lowest prices I have seen!
Why You Should Make This Crispy Chocolate Candy
The possibilities are endless with this slow cooker crispy chocolate candy. And these are totally customizable.
Use whatever nuts you like, whatever kind of chocolate you like, make them however you'd like. You can use whatever chocolate you'd like.
I've used sugar free dark chocolate, milk chocolate and a combination of both.
They all taste delicious. I personally love the mixture of dark and milk chocolate together.
I have used all different types of nuts (basically whatever I have in my house) and I have made them with and without the crispy rice. You can add pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, hemp seeds and chia seed and I loved all of the different textures.
I have also added dried fruit which many people loved very much.
Me, personally, I don't love chocolate with fruit so that's not my favorite.
This crispy chocolate candy makes wonderful holiday gifts. I customize them for friends and family that might have food allergies or dietary restrictions.
You can easily erap them up in fancy holiday wrappings to make them look even prettier.
Recipe Ingredients for Chocolate Candy
- Almonds - I use whole, raw almonds in this candy. Like I said above, you can use whatever nuts you have in the house.
- Crispy brown rice cereal - I use this one because it's organic, very low in sugar and all wholesome ingredients.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips - You can also use milk chocolate chips here too.
- Dark chocolate chips - I use the sugar free variety in this candy recipe.
Recipe FAQ's and Expert Tips
When I make them for me I use Lily's Chocolate Chips. When I make them for my family I usually use Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips and they are vegan, gluten free and dairy free but still taste delicious.
Of course you can, I do it all the time. I wrap them in parchment paper and place them in an airtight container and freeze them. I will eat them straight out of the freezer. Even if I break a tooth or two 😉
Yes, you simply add all of the ingredients to a sauce pan on low heat for about 10 minutes, making sure to stir continuously to prevent burning or sticking to the sauce pan.
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Slow Cooker Crispy Chocolate Almond Candy
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups raw almonds
- 1 ¾ cups crispy brown rice cereal
- 10 ounces vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips can also use regular semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 10 ounces vegan dark chocolate chips can also use regular dark chocolate chips
- sea salt
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a slow cooker and mix well.
- Place on low setting and cook for 1 hour.
- Remove from slow cooker and stir again.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper and and drop onto spoonfuls onto baking sheet.
- Sprinkle each one with sea salt.
- Leave at room temperature to harden then place in airtight container in the refrigerator.
- These also freeze really well!
Serena
These look so good! I can't wait to try them!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Serena!
Susan Salzman
i love the slow cooker vibe to this!
lauren.kelly
Love me some slow cooker recipes!
Kristen @A Mind Full MOm
Nothing is better than sweet and salty combo--this is great Lauren. So easy and perfect balance of flavors.
lauren.kelly
Thanks so much Kristen!
Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos
I love this idea for the holidays and things that are slow cooker friendly - even better. I'm going to have to give this a whirl.
Kim Beaulieu
We love crock pot candy. It's so easy and so delicious. I could eat this one all day long. Almonds are hub's favourite so he would go crazy for this one.
Brandy | Nutmeg Nanny
Look at how easy this is! So many options!
Jennifer Farley
I think I could easily eat an entire batch of these in one sitting!
patricia conte
Nothing better than sweet-and-salty goodies! I love how these are made in the slow cooker! Pinning to add to my holiday treat list!
lauren.kelly
Thanks so much!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet
These look terrific, I love the added crispiness!
Lora @savoringitaly
How fun to make a holiday treat in the slow cooker and love that it's a vegan gift idea!
lauren.kelly
I know I will be giving them away as gifts Lora!
Cynthia/What A Girl Eats
Wow! This sounds so good! A perfect addition to the holiday baking and edible gift giving line-up!
lauren.kelly
Thank you!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction
Love how easy this candy is! Perfect for holiday gifting!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Jessica!
Alyssa | EverydayMaven
This is such a good technique - I am totally going to try it!
lauren.kelly
I hope you like it Alyssa!
Marye
Oh yum, these look amazing!
Taylor Kiser
Great idea to give these out as holiday gifts! Who wouldn't love getting a goodie bag of these sweet and salty treats! They DO look addicting!