The other day I wanted a quick little treat, that didn’t involve baking, so I whipped this up really fast. It was SUPER EASY, the girls LOVED it and it had the added benefit of fiber from the Cheerios… no, I am NOT technically calling this a healthy dessert. It is still a dessert, but if needed permission from the fiber police to eat some treats… you got it!
Am I the only one that laughs and the description of a healthy dessert, well, something other than fresh berries? Cuz magically the 2 cups of sugar contained in the cookies is counteracted by the added 1/2 a cup of pumpkin or something like that, so a 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin per serving equals healthy? Sorry, I’m not the only one right?.. I hope?
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cheerio Treats!
Servings 15; About 10 minutes or less to prepare!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 package (10-1/2 ounces) miniature marshmallows
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (optional)
- 5 cups Cheerios
- 1 cup Semi sweet chocolate chips (or you could use M&M’s or Reese’s pieces)
- (Sprinkles Optional… but in a house full of little girls, sprinkles make everything more exciting!)
Directions
- Pour your 5 cups of cheerios into a large bowl. Set aside.
- Place the butter and marshmallows in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Stir continuously while heating, until smooth, Add in the peanut butter stir until blended.
- Pour mixture over Cheerios, fold in until all pieces are covered. Add chocolate chips, don’t stir quite as much just distribute evenly throughout.
- Pour into a lightly greased 13 x 9 pan and press into place. Add sprinkles if desired. Cool slightly before serving.
Yum! The kids love making marshmallow cereal bars. Yours look delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Yummy! Would love to post on my mom blog if possible??? This is perfect for my daughter to whip up for herself and friends!
Thanks!
Michelle
Hey Michelle, please feel free to link to the post, but I would ask that you don’t reprint it. Thanks!
We will definitely try out this recipe on our kids! Thanks for sharing!
These look so yummy!! I will be giving them a try soon. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I’d love for you to link these up to my VERY FIRST link party.
http://adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com/2012/02/terrific-tuesdays-link-party.html
these look SOO good. I love anything with marshmallows! Would love for you to come over and link up to my Tasty Tuesday party! http://nap-timecreations.blogspot.com/2012/02/to-go-with-my-new-wreath-i-also-made.html
This looks delicious! I will be trying it! Saw you on show and share from southern lovely.
oh yum, that looks great. I would love you to add this and any other posts you want to show off to my What We Wore and Made party over at http://raegunwear.blogspot.com/search/label/WWWMW
This looks really yummy!
~Mrs. Delightful
ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
Oh heaven, these are stellar! Please link up toFoodie Friday
so pretty and looks so yummy!! Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing today over at Passionately Perfect!
That looks delish, and it contains two of my favorite ingredients. Thanks for the recipe, Cassity. I love quick treats.
These look scrumptious!!!
Hi Cassity, thank you so much for sharing this at Project Queen’s link party last week! I’ll be featuring them tomorrow night at the Highlight Party.
They look delicious!!! (and cute too).
Mandy
This looks really yummy! Oh… saw you on Tator tots and Jello!