Cheerios has been a family favorite for years — with good reason. Its wholesome goodness is perfect for toddlers to adults and everyone in between. In nine varieties, including Honey Nut and Apple Cinnamon, Cheerios is a breakfast tradition. Eat Cheerios and enjoy a lifetime of wholesome goodness for you and your family.
Cereal Features:
Whole Grain Oat
12 Vitamins & Minerals
Good Source Of Calcium
Excellent Source Of Iron
Recipe for Frosted Cheerios on a Stick
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Ingredients:
3 cups (750 mL) miniature marshmallows (plain or fruited or mixed)
2 tablespoons (25 mL) margarine, butter or spread
1/4 cup (50 mL) creamy peanut butter
4 cups (1 L) Frosted Cheerios® cereal
1/2 cup (125 mL) raisins
1/3 cup (75 mL) sunflower seeds
10 wooden sticks with rounded ends
Preparation Instructions:
Cover cookie sheet with waxed paper. Heat marshmallows and margarine in 3-quart (3 L) saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in peanut butter; remove from heat.
Stir in cereal, raisins and sunflower seeds until evenly coated. Let stand about 2 minutes or until mixture is cool enough to handle.
Shape mixture into 2-inch (5 cm) balls. Insert wooden stick to center of each ball. Let stand about 30 minutes or until firm. Store in covered container.
Tip: This recipe also works well when pressed into a 8 or 9-inch (2L) square baking dish and cut into squares. Spray pan with cooking spray for easy removal.
Microwave Directions: Microwave marshmallows, margarine and peanut butter in 3 qt/3 L microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 – 1 1/2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Follow directions above.