These Honey Nut Cheerio Balls are a delicious and flavorful spin on the classic popcorn ball! These peanut butter Cheerio treats are easy to make and kids will love them as a snack or in their lunchbox!
Honey Nut Cheerios Balls
Growing up I loved Honey Nut Cheerios — it was one of my favorite cereals! Even with all the crazy sugar laden options with chocolate and marshmallows and cookies, I still went for Honey Nut Cheerios!
If you are a fan of Honey Nut Cheerios cereal like me, you are going to love these Honey Nut Cheerio Balls!
They are just like little popcorn balls, but using Honey Nut Cheerios instead! Actually, they are kind od like Cheerio rice krispie treats!
The best part is that you only need four ingredients to whip up this really easy snack or breakfast idea. SO easy!
These Cheerio peanut butter balls are crispy, crunchy, sweet, and just an amazing mix of flavors from marshmallows and peanut butter. And of course that sweet honey!
Kids will love them for an after school snack or a sweet treat tucked into their school lunch! And they can help make them too!
Related: For another fun kids snack, try our 3 ingredient chocolate peanut butter granola balls and our LEGO Rice Krispie Treats!
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What You Need to Make Cheerio Balls
Only four simple ingredients needed!
- 1 cup marshmallows
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 5 cups Honey Nut Cheerios
Kitchen Supplies Needed:
How to Make Honey Nut Cheerio Balls
Prepare a large cookie sheet with non-stick spray or a non-stick silicone baking mat and set aside.
Place marshmallows, peanut butter and honey in a saucepan. Heat this mixture on medium-high, stirring constantly.
When the marshmallows completely melt, remove from heat and stir in the Cheerios.
TIP: If the pan is too small for everything together, place mixture in a large mixing bowl and add Cheerios.
Stir until Cheerios are completely coated.
Portion out mixture and roll into balls. Place on on your prepared sheet, then move the cookie sheet to the fridge. Allow Cheerio balls to chill for at least an hour before serving.
Can You Make These into Cheerio Squares Instead?
Absolutely! We rolled our Cheerio treats into balls because they’re easy for little kids to handle and eat. It also makes them do-able for kids to help make! (No knives or cutting required!)
However, you can also press this Cheerio mixture into an oblong baking pan lined with parchment paper. Chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours, then you can cut them into squares and pop them out easily using the parchment paper.
Can You Use Almond Butter Instead of Peanut Butter?
If peanut butter is a no-go, you can easily adjust this recipe for different dietary needs. Almond butter, cashew butter, and even sun butter could work here.
More of our favorite easy kids snack recipes:
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- Healthy Green Juice Gummies
- Strawberry Ladybugs
- 3-Ingredient Baby Trail Mix
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Honey Nut Cheerio Balls - Easy Peanut Butter Cheerio Treats
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Marshmallows
- 1/2 Cup Peanut Butter
- 1/2 Cup Honey
- 5 Cups Honey Nut Cheerios
Instructions
- Grease a large cookie sheet or cake pan and set aside.
- Place marshmallows, peanut butter, and honey in a saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly.
- When the marshmallows are completely melted, remove pan from heat and stir in the Cheerios until evenly coated in honey-marshmallow mixture.
- Grease a 1 cup measuring cup and portion out the mixture. Roll each cup into a ball and place on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Place sheet in the fridge and allow to set for at least an hour before serving.
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Roberta says
Mine won’t form into balls. When u finally was able to form them, I had to spray a bit if non-stick oil spray in my hands.
Then they all collapsed while on the baking sheet waiting to go into the frig.
Anyone else have this problem?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Hi Roberta, it’s possible that there was too much moisture and this caused them to fall apart. Next time, I would try adding more Cheerios if they don’t seem like they are holding their shape. Another reader shared the tip that she makes them in muffin tins — that would help them keep shape too!
Emily says
These were great! Made them with my two littles today and we loved them! Instead of forming them into 1 cup balls, I greased a cupcake tin and plopped spoonfuls in there and put the tin in the fridge to cool. These portions were a little easier for my littles to eat and the muffin tins kept the mixture together while it cooled! Thanks for a delicious snack!!
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Great idea to make them in a muffin tin! Will have to try that!
Naomi says
Is there a alternative to the peanut butter. 2 of my 4 little ones can’t eat penut anything.
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Hi Naomi, you could try a different type of nut butter, such as almond. You could also try sunbutter for a nut-free alternative.
Amber says
Turned out great, my kids loved them! What is the best way to store these? How long do they keep?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
So glad they were a hit! I’d keep them in an airtight container at room temp (but away from any heat or light sources). They should last as long as rice krispie treats would — a few days.
Sbrown says
The recipe calls for honey, but the video says caramel?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
It was a typo in the video – I just updated! Thanks for letting me know!
Antoinette says
Hi Stacy…The recipe calls for peanut butter.. I would like to not use any peanut butter, sun butter…etc.. what can I use in place of any form of peanut butter…
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Hi Antoinette, I haven’t tried to make this recipe without peanut butter (or a similar substitute) because that is one of the ingredients that binds everything together.