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.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword Cheerio Balls, Cheerios, Honey Nut Cheerios, Popcorn balls

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Cooling Time 45

Total Time 1 10

Servings

Calories 238kcal

Author Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Cost $5

Equipment

Skillet
Cookie sheet
Parchment paper or Silicone Baking Mat

Ingredients

1 Cup Marshmallows
1/2 Cup Peanut Butter
1/2 Cup Honey
5 Cups Honey Nut Cheerios

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.

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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.

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