new coated food products are provided . the products comprise a center food piece such as a nutmeat or cereal piece , and a coating surrounding the center food piece . the coating can be flavored with flavorings such as cheese , chocolate , or fruit . the coating comprises a substantially homogeneous mixture of a fat - based composition and a particulate material , which results in a stable coating that can tolerate higher temperatures when compared to prior art products while also having 50 % or less of the fat content of prior art coatings .