Honey Nut Cheerio Balls

These easy-to-make Honey Nut Cheerio Balls are a delicious and flavorful cereal twist on classic popcorn balls, perfect for a kid-friendly snack or lunchbox treat.

Honey Nut Cheerio Marshmallow Balls.

Peanut Butter Cheerio 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 this recipe!

These treats are just like little popcorn balls, but using Honey Nut Cheerios instead! Actually, they are kind of like the Cheerio version of rice krispie treats!

The best part is that you only need four ingredients to whip up this simple snack or breakfast idea. It’s SO easy!

These Cheerio peanut butter balls are crispy and crunchy, sweet and savory, with a delicious blend of flavors and textures.

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.

Cheerio balls with Cheerios box in background

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Ingredients

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:

ingredients to make Honey Nut Cheerio Balls, with text labels.

Instructions

To Prep: Coat a large cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper or a non-stick silicone baking mat.

  1. Place marshmallows, peanut butter and honey in a saucepan. Heat this mixture on medium-high, stirring constantly.
  2. When the marshmallows completely melt, remove from heat and stir in the Cheerios, until the cereal is completely coated in the peanut butter marshmallow mixture.
  3. Portion out mixture and roll into balls, placing them on the prepared pan.
  4. When all of the cereal has been formed into balls, transfer the cookie sheet to the fridge. Allow Cheerio balls to chill and set for at least an hour before serving.
4 step photo collage showing how to make Cheerio marshmallow treats.

Prep Tips

  • Peanut Butter Substitutions – If peanut butter is a no-go, you can easily adjust this recipe for different dietary needs. Almond butter or cashew butter would also work great. If looking for a completely nut-free recipe, sunflower seed butter can be used as an alternative.
  • Cereal Substitutions – Plain Cheerios can be used in this recipe instead of Honey Nut Cheerios. You could also use another type of cereal; Rice Krispies, Golden Grahams, Honeycomb, Corn Pops, or Golden Smacks would be tasty options.
  • Storage – Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. These can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
These Honey Nut Cheerio Balls are a delicious nutty take on the classic popcorn ball!

Video Demo:

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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Honey Nut Cheerio Balls

These easy-to-make Honey Nut Cheerio Balls are a delicious and flavorful cereal twist on classic popcorn balls, perfect for a kid-friendly snack or lunchbox treat.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Cooling Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheerio Balls, Cheerios, Honey Nut Cheerios, Popcorn balls
Servings: 8
Calories: 238kcal
Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Cookie sheet
  • Parchment paper or Silicone Baking Mat

Ingredients

Instructions

  • To Prep: Coat a large cookie sheet with non-stick spray, or line with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Place marshmallows, peanut butter, and honey in a large saucepan or skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly.
  • When the marshmallows are completely melted, remove pan from heat and stir in the Cheerios until the cereal is 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 45 minutes before serving.

Video

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate only and will vary based on exact ingredients used and serving size.
Prep Tips:
  • Peanut Butter Substitutions – If peanut butter is a no-go, you can easily adjust this recipe for different dietary needs. Almond butter or cashew butter would also work great. If looking for a completely nut-free recipe, sunflower seed butter can be used as an alternative.
  • Cereal Substitutions – Plain Cheerios can be used in this recipe instead of Honey Nut Cheerios. You could also use another type of cereal; Rice Krispies, Golden Grahams, Honeycomb, Corn Pops, or Golden Smacks would be tasty options.
  • Storage – Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. These can also be frozen for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 433IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 5mg

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16 Comments

  1. 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?

    1. 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!

  2. 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!!

  3. 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…

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