Think outside the bowl with these clever cereal concoctions–starring Cheerios!
12 Genius Ways to Cook With Cheerios
Updated on Dec. 15, 2023
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No-Bake Cereal Bars
Total Time
20 min
Servings
about 10 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
With two kinds of cereal and peanut butter, these bars taste almost like candy. —Pauline Christiansen, Columbus, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 95 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 79mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
Puppy Chow
Speaking of must-have mixes, make a fun take on puppy chow by swapping out your usual Chex cereal for Cheerios. For an extra cocoa hit, you can even use chocolate Cheerios!
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Chicken Tenders
Coat chicken tenders with crushed Cheerios and Parmesan cheese for a gourmet (but super simple) version of everyone’s most-loved childhood meal. Don’t forget a side of honey mustard.
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White Chocolate Chex Mix
Total Time
30 min
Servings
5 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
You won't be able to stop eating this irresistible white chocolate party mix. The light, sweet coating is great over cereal, peanuts, pretzels and M&M's. —Norene Wright, Manilla, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 547 calories, 27g fat (10g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 589mg sodium, 70g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein.
Easy Cheerios Treats
These gluten-free goodies require only three ingredients: mini marshmallows, Honey Nut Cheerios and butter. Toss in some rainbow sprinkles at the end for a splash of color.
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Peanut Butter-Banana Yogurt Parfaits
Total Time
5 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a lightning-fast breakfast, I layer vanilla yogurt with bananas, peanuts and multigrain cereal. It’s crunchy, easy and perfect for kids.—Teresa Miller, Hamilton, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 parfait: 457 calories, 17g fat (11g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (47g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein.
If you love the flavor combo of peanut butter and banana, why not mix it up by using Peanut Butter Cheerios in your parfait tomorrow morning?
Cheerios are one of the healthiest cereals out there, so you’ll be starting your day strong.
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Breakfast Pizza
Cheerios and pizza might not sound like a good pairing. But this breakfast pizza suggests otherwise! Made with a cereal crust and topped with yogurt, cinnamon and fresh fruit, it’s everything you need to fuel your morning.
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Fried Cheerios
They say that you can fry anything and it will taste better. (Like any State Fair food!) The same is true with Cheerios. According to this blogger, frying cereal brings out the sweetness and adds a tasty toasted flavor.
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Honey Nut Milkshake
One of the BEST reasons to eat a bowl of cereal is for the sugary milk that’s left over! Capture the “cereal milk” essence in this unreal Honey Nut Cheerios milkshake.
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Chocolate-Covered Cheerios
Snack attack! These milk and white chocolate-covered Cheerios are highly addicting with just the right amount of crunch (and cocoa, of course).
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Pink & Red Cheerios
Whether you’re throwing a baby shower or love the pink trend, these DIY rosy Cheerios are a gorgeous addition to your breakfast bowl.
(Here’s 45 more gorgeous pink desserts, too!)
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Grilled Peaches
Meet the summer snack you won’t be able to get enough of: grilled fresh peaches topped with mascarpone ice cream and crunchy honey nut Cheerio granola. (You could even use Peach Cheerios for this one!)
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