Puffed Rice and Coconut Crunchies

Name: Puffed Rice and Coconut Crunchies
Total time: 4 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup plain puffed brown rice; ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes; 1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil; 1½ teaspoons brown rice syrup; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds; ¾ teaspoon poppy seeds; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt

A crunchy, sweet and savory snack made with puffed brown rice, coconut flakes, and seeds, seasoned with smoked paprika. These roasted crunchies make a delicious topping or standalone snack.

4 servings

4 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•½ cup plain puffed brown rice
•¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
•1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
•1½ teaspoons brown rice syrup
•2 teaspoons sesame seeds
•¾ teaspoon poppy seeds
•½ teaspoon smoked paprika
•¼ teaspoon Kosher salt

Cooking Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss puffed rice, coconut flakes, coconut oil, brown rice syrup, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and paprika on a rimmed baking sheet until rice and coconut are evenly coated. Season with salt and roast until coconut is golden brown, about 4 minutes. Let cool.
4 min
2.
Crunchies can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.