Oh yes… if only scratch and taste computer screens existed.
This is most definitely a holiday treat, but with a few redeeming qualities, including chia seeds. I feel like the Frank’s Red Hot Sauce lady when it comes to chia seeds because I seriously put that sh*t on everything!
Vulgarity aside, this white chocolate chia crunch bark is crispy, sweet and oh so addicting.
The mixture of cashews, craisins, crispy rice cereal and chia seeds is quite the combo. If you’re looking for a cleaner version of Rice Krispies to use, check out Erewhorn or Nature’s Path varieties.
I don’t have a double boiler or the supplies necessary to make one, so I melted my chocolate in a pot over low heat while stirring often. It worked just fine.
I will say that having a spatula licker at the ready is a necessary component to the recipe though.
If you don’t have one of those, I know a toddler who would be eager to volunteer.
Once you set the mixture in the fridge for a quick 30 minutes, it’s ready to devour. Have containers ready to fill and giveaway though, because it’s truly addicting.
Of course, you could always just do what I do and tell yourself it’s totally good for you because it has chia seeds in it. I’m cool with that.
White Chocolate Chia Crunch
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Category: dessert, recipes
Description
The mixture of cashews, craisins, crispy rice cereal and chia seeds is quite the combo. This white chocolate chia crunch bark is crispy, sweet and oh so addicting!
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb high quality white chocolate
- 1/2 cup roasted and salted cashews, chopped
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- In a medium pot over low heat, melt white chocolate while stirring often.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients and mix well. Set 1/4 c of the mixture aside.
- Once chocolate is melted and has a smooth texture, pour it into the mixing bowl with the other ingredients, making sure to scrape the sides of the pot to get all the chocolate in the bowl.
- Mix well.
- Pour mixture onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Spread into a thin, even layer, picking up and tilting the baking sheet as needed to ensure equal distribution.
- Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup of toppings over the chocolate.
- Place baking sheet in fridge for 30 minutes or until chocolate in solid.
- Remove from fridge and break into pieces.
Keywords: Christmas snacks, Desserts, holiday food, recipe
Alex says
OMG this looks heavenly!!
John J. says
Thumbs up! I enjoyed yours immensely. Thanks for bringing them!
katie says
These look awesome and not too difficult!
Lauren B. says
Mmmmm. I never would have thought to put chia in bark, but looks great and very festive! Pinning!
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
What an awesome idea! I’ll have to try this with a few modifications (no raisins haha).
Lindsey says
Oh yum! I need to make these. I love ginger cookies but they have to be soft ones.
Ali says
I put chia seeds on everything too! You really can’t go wrong and they add a little nutritional punch.
Briana Lucas says
Those Look great. I’m more impressed with the contraption your daughter is standing in. I LOVE IT. Did someone make that for you? What a great idea!
Brittany Dixon says
David actually built it and we use it ALL the time. After several requests, I’ve begged him to do a tutorial, but he’s been slammed with work lately, so no go for now. Maybe after the new year? I’d love to share it because H loves it!
Briana Lucas says
It is really neat, and I will be sure to continue to follow along with your blog and hope for a tutorial 🙂 I’m a fairly new reader, and so far I think your posts are great!
Amber @ Mommy's Me Time says
This looks so good! You always have the best ideas. Also, I love Hailey’s stool thing! I would love one of those for my two year old!
Parita @ myinnershakti says
Hailey looks so cute! What a fun little helper!
My favorite holiday treats are cookies and more cookies. I’m going to a cookie exchange next week and am a little embarrassed with how excited I am!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated says
Great idea putting the chia seeds in there! Makes you feel a little less guilty when you eat half the pan haha! 😉
JamieS49 says
Looks great! (Sidenote- Is that a learning tower? Do you like it? I typically just let my 22 month old stand on a chair at the counter (danger!) but was thinking maybe I’d get one of these. Is it bad that I just don’t want any more large toddler items that I need to hide?
christina says
but it’s too pretty to eat!??!!? hailey looks adorable!
Lia says
Love this treat!!! This may be my go to “christmas treat” this year.
Danica @ It's Progression says
Yum! I bet this would be really good with dark chocolate, too.
Maria says
Ha. I’ve been trying to remember to put chia seeds in my yogurt each morning. I need those omega 3’s since I don’t eat a lot of fish.
Favorite holiday treat is definitely my mom’s peanut butter blossoms. And most of the time, I don’t even like peanut butter. Go figure.
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Oh, thanks very much for posting this! It is going to help when I order Chia Seeds at the market! So Awesome!