I need some *CHEERIOS RECIPES* please.

[$avin'some$]

I bought a bunch (imagine that! ha!) and we just aren't eating them.

I'd love some tried and true recipe ideas, please. I tried googling and nothing is jumping out at me.

Sweet or savory is fine- I have enough to make several different things!

Thanks!

[3timesoccermom]

What about using them for a Chex-type snack mix or in bars like Rice Krispie treats? Look up cereal bars and use these in place of other cereals mentioned in the recipes. Allrecipes.com is a good site.

Or, maybe if you buy the "Froot Loop" type cereals you could mix some Cheerio's in with those.

Have you tried adding a teaspoon of sugar and some sliced bananas, strawberries or blueberries along with the milk?

I think you could use them in this recipe:

15 Minute Cookies

2 cups sugar
½ cup peanut butter
¼ cup butter
2 cups oatmeal
4 tbsp. Cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla
½ cup milk
2 tbsp. corn syrup

Mix first 4 ingredients, and bring to a boil, boil 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients. Can substitute nuts or rice crispies, or coconut for 1 cup oatmeal. Stir til holds shape, drop onto waxed paper.

[katieyj]

OK, this isn't a recipe, but I used them (along time ago) to potty train my boys. I used to tell them to sink the cheerio's, at least then they didn't "miss". LOL

[XUfan]

This one is a favorite in my house. Easy to make and oh so yummy!! The recipe calls for flake cereal, but I've always used either Cheerios or Rice Krispies in it. Also, I've never put the dried fruit in...mostly because I didn't have any on hand!


Quick Energy Hiker's Bars

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1-1/2 cups peanut butter (I like chunky)
5 cups whole grain cereal flakes
6 ounces mixed dried fruit bits

Preparation:
In a saucepan, stir together brown sugar and honey. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add peanut butter, stir until smooth. Next, stir in whole grain cereal flakes; then add the dried fruit bits to the mixture. Spread into greased 12" x 7-1/2" x 2" baking pan. Spread 1/3 cup fruit bits on top and press into mixture. Let cool. Cut into 24 bars and wrap each bar in saran wrap. If desired, refrigerate before the trip.

Servings:

24 bars

[3timesoccermom]

CUTE!!! And cheaper than those paper "tinkle targets."

OK, this isn't a recipe, but I used them (along time ago) to potty train my boys. I used to tell them to sink the cheerio's, at least then they didn't "miss". LOL

[CouponQueen23]

Love the ideas cant wait till the 5 yr old gets home from school he is my kitchen helper

[rachellepeters]

I'm in the same boat as you! lol I've done the rice krispie treat recipe with cheerios instead of the krispies...they taste pretty good :)

[enginerd]

This was from the Cheerios website - check it out it has a bunch of recipes.

Nuts and Bolts

Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:1 hr 10 min
Makes:15 servings (1/2 cup each)

4 cups Cheerios® cereal
2 cups pretzel sticks
1 cup nuts
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

1. Heat oven to 275°F.
2. In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, mix cereal, pretzels and nuts. Stir together melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, paprika and garlic salt. Pour over cereal mixture, tossing until evenly coated.
3. Bake 30 minutes, stirring occasionally; cool. Store in airtight container

[TiggerToo]

Here are some recipes from the recipe forum I belong too....

Cheerios Peanut Butter Cookies

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup dark Karo syrup
1 cup peanut butter
2 1/2 cups Cheerios

Mix sugar and syrup in saucepan and bring to a boil until it bubbles. Add peanut butter and stir. Stir in Cheerios. Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheet. Do not bake.

Makes approximately 35 cookies.

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PUDDING SQUARES

1 (about 4 oz.) pkg. chocolate, butterscotch or vanilla pudding & pie filling
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/3 c. peanut butter
4 c. Cheerios or Kix cereal

Butter baking pan, 9"x9"x2". In large saucepan heat pudding mix (dry) and corn syrup to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; blend in peanut butter. Stir in cereal until evenly coated. Spread mixture evenly in pan with buttered back of spoon. Cool until firm, about 30 minutes. Cut into squares.

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Cheerios Marshmallow Bars

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
(do not use spread or tub products)
1 (10 1/2 ounce) bag miniature marshmallows (6 cups)
5 cups Cheerios cereal

Butter a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.

Microwave butter and marshmallows in large microwavable bowl uncovered on HIGH for about 2 minutes, stirring after every minute, until smooth.

Immediately stir in cereal until coated. Press in pan; cool. Store loosely covered.

For bars, cut into 6 rows x 4 rows.

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Honey-roasted Chex Mix


3 Cups Corn Chex Cereal
2 Cups Cheerios Cereal
1½ Cups Bugles Original Corn Snacks
½ Cup Honey-roasted Peanuts Or 1 Cup Pretzels
2 Tbsp Light (not Lite) Corn Syrup
2 Tbsp Honey
1 Tbsp Butter Or Margarine
½ Tsp Vanilla


Preheat Oven To 325°f.

In Very Large Bowl, Mix Cereals, Snacks & Peanuts.

In 1-quart Saucepan, Heat Corn Syrup, Honey & Butter To Boiling Over Medium Heat, Stirring Occasionally. Remove From Heat; Stir In Vanilla. Pour Over Cereal Mixture, Stirring Until Evenly Coated.

Spread In Ungreased 15 X 10 X 1-inch Pan*. Bake 20 Minutes, Stirring After 10 Minutes.

Spread On Waxed Paper Or Foil To Cool, About 15 Minutes. Break Into Bite-size Pieces.

Store In Airtight Container.

Time Saver: Microwave The Corn Syrup, Honey & Butter In A 1-cup Microwavable Measuring Cup About 1 Minute On The High Setting.

*a 13 X 9 Inch Rectangular Baking Pan Can Be Used Instead. Bake 24 Minutes, Stirring After 12 Minutes.

[TiggerToo]

Vegetables au Gratin

* 1 [10-ounce] can Cheddar cheese soup concentrate
* 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
* 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
* 2 cups drained still hot boiled mixed vegetable pieces

Crumbs Mixture

* 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
* 1/2 cup crushed cereals such as Cheerios, Kix or Wheaties
* 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
* 1/8 teaspoon salt

* Preheat oven to 325°F .
* Well mix together all crumbs mixture [dry breadcrumbs, crushed cereals, butter or margarine and salt].
* Into a clean medium bowl, mix together Cheddar cheese soup concentrate, Worcestershire sauce and dry mustard.
* Delicately stir in drained still hot boiled mixed vegetable pieces.
* Pour mixture into a 4-cup oven-safe casserole.
* Sprinkle mixture all over with crumbs mixture.
* Bake into preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until really hot, before serving.

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