{"id":7057849,"date":"2026-09-05T20:14:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T20:14:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/bread\/sourdough-cocoa-puffs-crunchy-crispy\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T20:14:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T20:14:14","slug":"sourdough-cocoa-puffs-crunchy-crispy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7057849","title":{"rendered":"Sourdough Cocoa Puffs [Crunchy &#038; Crispy!]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div wp_automatic_readability=\"93.354686741136\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Made with sourdough discard, these homemade Sourdough Cocoa Puffs will become your new favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/category\/recipes\/breakfast\/\" title=\"Sourdough breakfast recipes\">breakfast<\/a> treat or <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/category\/recipes\/back-to-school\/\" title=\"Back to school sourdough recipes\">back-to-school<\/a> snack!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This crunchy chocolate cereal uses cocoa powder for intense <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/category\/recipes\/chocolate\/\" title=\"Sourdough chocolate recipes\">chocolate <\/a>flavor. A little rice flour helps keep the bites crispy when served with milk. They\u2019re the grown-up version of your favorite chocolate cereal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My detailed instructions, photos, and tips walk you through step-by-step on how to make the best sourdough cocoa puffs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-perfmatters-preload=\"\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pouring-milk-into-bowl-of-sourdough-cocoa-puffs.jpg\" alt=\"Pouring milk from a glass into a cereal bowl of sourdough cocoa puffs.\" class=\"wp-image-19685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pouring-milk-into-bowl-of-sourdough-cocoa-puffs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pouring-milk-into-bowl-of-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pouring-milk-into-bowl-of-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pouring-milk-into-bowl-of-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pouring-milk-into-bowl-of-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pouring-milk-into-bowl-of-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 id=\"why-youll-love-this-recipe\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%91%8D_Why_Youll_Love_This_Recipe\"\/>\ud83d\udc4d Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Spoon holding four sourdough cocoa puffs over a bowl of cereal with milk.\" class=\"wp-image-19688 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/spoon-in-bowl-of-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-with-milk.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/spoon-in-bowl-of-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-with-milk.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/spoon-in-bowl-of-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-with-milk-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/spoon-in-bowl-of-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-with-milk-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/spoon-in-bowl-of-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-with-milk-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/spoon-in-bowl-of-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-with-milk-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/spoon-in-bowl-of-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-with-milk-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 id=\"top-baking-tips\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%8D_Top_Baking_Tips\"\/>\ud83d\udd0d Top Baking Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For crisp homemade cocoa puffs, bake the puffs, then lower the temperature to 200\u00baF to bake off the moisture. This essentially dehydrates the balls so they stay crispy.<\/li>\n<li>Only add enough milk as necessary to bind the ingredients. The more liquid added, the longer they\u2019ll need to bake to cook so they are crispy, not chewy.<\/li>\n<li>Rice flour helps keep the puffs crunchy and reduces chewiness.<\/li>\n<li>You can substitute the all-purpose flour with oat flour or another gluten-free flour to make 100% gluten-free sourdough cocoa puffs with a gluten-free sourdough starter.<\/li>\n<li>Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling out so the flavors meld and the dough isn\u2019t too soft when rolling out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Close up of a spoon holding four sourdough cocoa puffs over a cereal bowl with milk.\" class=\"wp-image-19680 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/close-up-of-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-on-spoon.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/close-up-of-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-on-spoon.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/close-up-of-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-on-spoon-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/close-up-of-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-on-spoon-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/close-up-of-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-on-spoon-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/close-up-of-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-on-spoon-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/close-up-of-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-on-spoon-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You only need a couple of basic tools to make homemade sourdough cocoa puffs! No stand mixer or food processor is needed as you can mix the dough in a mixig bowl and roll the puffs by hand.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Baking scale<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flour and sourdough starter can vary in weight from person to person, so weighing your ingredients is the best option! Measuring your ingredients by weight will make your baking more consistent and accurate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sheet Pan<\/strong>, lined with parchment paper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 id=\"ingredients-needed\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9B%92_Ingredients_Needed\"\/>\ud83d\uded2 Ingredients Needed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See below for my ingredient recommendations and possible substitutions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Labeled bowls of ingredients needed for sourdough cocoa puffs including all-purpose flour, white rice flour, salt, baking soda, dutch-process cocoa powder, granulated sugar, sourdough discard, vanilla extract, whole milk, and melted butter.\" class=\"wp-image-19682 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-cocoa-puffs.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-cocoa-puffs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>All-purpose Flour<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can substitute all of the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour or whole wheat flour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Rice flour\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I tested the recipe without rice flour and while it works, the puffs are chewier and less crisp.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Baking Soda<\/strong> helps the cereal puff up slightly so they have a lighter texture and crunch.<\/li>\n<li>Dutch-process cocoa powder\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Dutch-process cocoa powder is darker, smoother, and gives a more classic chocolate cereal flavor.<\/li>\n<li>If you use natural cocoa powder, the puffs may be more acidic and a lighter brown color.<\/li>\n<li>For even more intense chocolate flavor and color, add a small amount of black cocoa like my <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-oreos\/\" title=\"Sourdough Oreos\">Homemade Sourdough Oreos<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unsalted Butter<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Two tablespoons of melted butter is all you need to add a bit of richness and help bind the ingredients together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-discard-101\/\" title=\"Sourdough Discard 101\"><strong>Sourdough Discard<\/strong><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>Vanilla Extract\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using vanilla extract in chocolate recipes actually brings out more of the chocolate flavor!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Granulated Sugar\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For a hint of sweetness and structure, which helps keep the puffs round and crisp.<\/li>\n<li>Liquid sweeteners like honey or maple syrup aren\u2019t great in this recipe because they add additional water into the dough, which makes them harder to dry out and they will be slightly chewy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Whole Milk\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Only add 1-2 TBS of milk (dairy or plant-based milk) to help bind the ingredients together. Remember, you want to only add enough moisture to the dough to bring it together. It will be denser and sandier than <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/category\/recipes\/cookies\/\" title=\"Sourdough cookie recipes\">cookie<\/a> dough.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-make-sourdough-cocoa-puffs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A5%A3_How_to_Make_Sourdough_Cocoa_Puffs\"\/>\ud83e\udd63 How to Make Sourdough Cocoa Puffs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow this detailed recipe guide with step-by-step images as you make this delicious sourdough cereal.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mix-the-dry-ingredients\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Mix_the_Dry_Ingredients\"\/>1. Mix the Dry Ingredients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a large mixing bowl, mix the flours, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sift the cocoa powder if there are clumps.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Bowl of mixed dry ingredients for sourdough cocoa puffs with a whisk.\" class=\"wp-image-19681 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dry-ingredients-for-sourdough-cocoa-puffs.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dry-ingredients-for-sourdough-cocoa-puffs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dry-ingredients-for-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dry-ingredients-for-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dry-ingredients-for-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dry-ingredients-for-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dry-ingredients-for-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"mix-the-dough\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Mix_the_Dough\"\/>2. Mix the Dough<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pour in the sourdough discard, melted butter, and just enough milk to bring the dough together.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019ll be sandy at first, but use your hands to bring it together and knead it into a smooth, cohesive dough. If it feels too dry and crumbly, add a splash of milk at a time.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"19684\" alt=\"Spatula mixing sourdough cocoa puff dough in a bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-19684 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/mixing-dough-for-sourdough-cocoa-puffs.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/mixing-dough-for-sourdough-cocoa-puffs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/mixing-dough-for-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/mixing-dough-for-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/mixing-dough-for-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/mixing-dough-for-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/mixing-dough-for-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"19683\" alt=\"Mixed sourdough cocoa puffs dough in a bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-19683 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/mixed-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-dough.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/mixed-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-dough.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/mixed-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-dough-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/mixed-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-dough-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/mixed-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-dough-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/mixed-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-dough-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/mixed-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-dough-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"chill-the-dough\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Chill_the_Dough\"\/>3. Chill the Dough<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cover the bowl with a lid and chill the dough for 30 minutes and up to a couple of days in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This will help the flavors meld and improve the texture for rolling out.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"shape-the-sourdough-cocoa-puffs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Shape_the_Sourdough_Cocoa_Puffs\"\/>4. Shape the Sourdough Cocoa Puffs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preheat the oven to 375\u00baF (191\u00baC) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, this part is a little tedious and repetitive, but it\u2019s super easy, so grab some helpers if you can!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pinch off small pieces of the chocolate dough and roll them into small spheres between your palms. You may need to squeeze the dough together if it\u2019s crumbly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The balls should be about 3\/8\u2033 in diameter so they\u2019ll puff up slightly to about \u00bd\u201d when baked (a little larger than pea sized). I usually get about 150-170 cereal balls. If you get less, they may be a little large and may need to dry longer in the oven.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Close up of a hand holding a sourdough cocoa puff.\" class=\"wp-image-19686 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sourdough-cocoa-puff-in-hand.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sourdough-cocoa-puff-in-hand.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sourdough-cocoa-puff-in-hand-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sourdough-cocoa-puff-in-hand-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sourdough-cocoa-puff-in-hand-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sourdough-cocoa-puff-in-hand-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sourdough-cocoa-puff-in-hand-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"bake\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Bake\"\/>5. Bake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arrange the small cocoa puffs close together on the sheet pan (they don\u2019t expand much).<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bake for 15 minutes until the cereal is firm and noticeably darker around the edges. Shake the pan at 10 minutes to encourage even baking.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For extra crunch, lower the oven temperature to 200\u00baF (93\u00baC) and bake for 20 minutes to gently dry them out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cool completely before serving. The texture will become crunchier as they cool.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"19689\" alt=\"Unbaked sourdough cocoa puffs rolled into balls on a large sheet pan lined with parchment paper.\" class=\"wp-image-19689 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/unbaked-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-on-sheet-pan.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/unbaked-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-on-sheet-pan.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/unbaked-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-on-sheet-pan-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/unbaked-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-on-sheet-pan-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/unbaked-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-on-sheet-pan-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/unbaked-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-on-sheet-pan-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/unbaked-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-on-sheet-pan-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"19678\" alt=\"Baked sourdough cocoa puffs on a sheet pan with parchment paper.\" class=\"wp-image-19678 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/baked-sourdough-cocoa-puffs.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/baked-sourdough-cocoa-puffs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/baked-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/baked-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/baked-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/baked-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/baked-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-store-and-serve\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Store_and_Serve\"\/>How to Store and Serve<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Store sourdough cocoa puffs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.<\/li>\n<li>Be sure to allow the cereal to cool completely before storage.<\/li>\n<li>To keep them crunchy, keep them somewhere cool and dry, away from humidity.<\/li>\n<li>If they soften at all, refresh them in a toaster oven or oven at 250\u00baF for 5-10 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>You can freeze unbaked puffs and bake directly from frozen or freeze baked cereal for up to two months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Bowl of sourdough cocoa puffs with a glass of milk and a spoon.\" class=\"wp-image-19687 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sourdough-cocoa-puffs-in-bowl.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sourdough-cocoa-puffs-in-bowl.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sourdough-cocoa-puffs-in-bowl-200x300.jpg 200w, 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double the recipe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\" wp_automatic_readability=\"9\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Double all of the ingredients, follow the same instructions, and bake in a few pans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\" data-schema-only=\"false\" wp_automatic_readability=\"6.5\">\n<h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_ferment_the_batter_overnight\"\/>Can I ferment the batter overnight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\" wp_automatic_readability=\"8\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, you can mix the dough and store it in the refrigerator overnight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\" data-schema-only=\"false\" wp_automatic_readability=\"6\">\n<h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_make_crispier_cereal\"\/>How do I make crispier cereal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\" wp_automatic_readability=\"7\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roll the balls smaller and bake them at 200\u00baF in the oven for longer if they\u2019re still too chewy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\" data-schema-only=\"false\" wp_automatic_readability=\"7.5\">\n<h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_use_rice_flour\"\/>Why use rice flour?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\" wp_automatic_readability=\"10\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rice flour helps give the sourdough cocoa puffs their extra-crispy, crunchy texture. Because it contains no gluten, it helpps prevent the cereal from becoming soft or chewy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Bowl of sourdough cocoa puffs with milk with a glass of milk and glass jar of cocoa puffs in the background and a spoon in front.\" class=\"wp-image-19679 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bowl-of-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-with-milk.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bowl-of-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-with-milk.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bowl-of-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-with-milk-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bowl-of-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-with-milk-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bowl-of-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-with-milk-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bowl-of-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-with-milk-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bowl-of-sourdough-cocoa-puffs-with-milk-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8635_d29c64-da alignnone kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\">\n<div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8635_d0a469-f5\" wp_automatic_readability=\"8\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\" wp_automatic_readability=\"11\">\n<p><strong>Did you make this recipe? <\/strong><br \/>\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Please leave a rating, comment or question below! Tag me on Instagram or Facebook @SourdoughBrandon or PIN this recipe on Pinterest to come back to it later!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-19692\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container aligncenter\" data-recipe-id=\"19692\" data-servings=\"10\" wp_automatic_readability=\"8.1235565819861\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-compact-edit-1\" wp_automatic_readability=\"13.539260969977\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sourdough_Cocoa_Puffs\"\/>Sourdough Cocoa Puffs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">These crispy and crunchy homemade Sourdough Cocoa Puffs are made with sourdough discard and cocoa powder. They&#8217;re lightly sweetened, easy to make, and soon to become your next favorite sourdough cereal!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside-only wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\" wp_automatic_readability=\"9\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">45<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet=\"\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">35<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet=\"\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Resting Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet=\"\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet=\"\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">50<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet=\"\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Yield or Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-19692 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"19692\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">10<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">Servings<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"10\" data-recipe=\"19692\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"10\" data-recipe=\"19692\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"10\" data-recipe=\"19692\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-19692-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-19692-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"19692\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul style=\"--wprm-advanced-list-background: #07515f;\" class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-recipe-instructions\" wp_automatic_readability=\"5\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-19692-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" wp_automatic_readability=\"8\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large bowl, whisk the dry ingredients. Sift the cocoa powder if there are clumps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-19692-0\" data-separator=\", \" data-both-units=\"0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">120 g All-purpose Flour, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-19692-27\" data-separator=\", \" data-both-units=\"0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">40 g White Rice Flour, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-19692-28\" data-separator=\", \" data-both-units=\"0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">40 g Dutch-process Cocoa Powder, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-19692-32\" data-separator=\", \" data-both-units=\"0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">50 g Granulated Sugar, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-19692-26\" data-separator=\", \" data-both-units=\"0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">\u00bd tsp Kosher Salt, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-19692-23\" data-separator=\"\" data-both-units=\"0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">\u00bc tsp Baking Soda<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-19692-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" wp_automatic_readability=\"2\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour in the discard, vanilla, unsalted butter and 1 TBS of milk and mix with a spatula. The mixture will be dry, crumbly, and sandy at first.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Use your hands to squeeze and knead the dough together into a cohesive, smooth dough and only add more milk as necessary to help bind the ingredients together.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to two days.<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-19692-9\" data-separator=\", \" data-both-units=\"0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">100 g Sourdough Discard, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-19692-29\" data-separator=\", \" data-both-units=\"0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">1 tsp Vanilla Extract, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-19692-30\" data-separator=\", \" data-both-units=\"0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">2 TBS Unsalted Butter, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-19692-31\" data-separator=\"\" data-both-units=\"0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">1-2 TBS Whole Milk<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-19692-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat the oven to 375\u00baF (191\u00baC) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Pinch off small pieces of dough and roll into spheres between the palm of your hands. The balls should be about \u215c&#8221; in diameter. This part is easy, but can be a bit tedious, so encourage others to help!<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-19692-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Arrange the puffs closely together on the sheet pan and bake for 15 minutes until firm and noticeably darker. Shake the pan after 10 minutes to encourage even baking.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Lower the oven temperature to 200\u00baF (93\u00baC) and continue baking for 20 minutes to bake off any extra moisture and create crispier puffs.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Cool the sourdough cocoa puffs completely as they&#8217;ll become crispier as they cool.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-19692-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\">\n<ul>\n<li>Follow my guide above for more detailed instructions, tips, photos, and storage options to make these easy sourdough cocoa puffs.<\/li>\n<li>Store baked and cooled sourdough cereal in an airtight container for up to a week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Made with sourdough discard, these homemade Sourdough Cocoa Puffs will become your new favorite breakfast treat or back-to-school snack! This crunchy chocolate cereal uses cocoa powder for intense chocolate flavor. A little rice flour helps keep the bites crispy when served with milk. They\u2019re the grown-up version of your favorite chocolate cereal. 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