Best 10 Crunchy Cereal Snack Recipes

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Are you craving a crunchy, flavorful snack that will satisfy your taste buds and leave you feeling energized? Look no further than the realm of crunchy cereal snacks! With countless variations and endless possibilities, the world of crunchy cereal snacks offers something for everyone. Whether you prefer sweet or savory, simple or complex, there's a recipe out there that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you reaching for more. From classic granola bars to innovative puffed rice creations, this article will guide you through a culinary journey to discover the best recipes for crispy, crunchy cereal snacks that will become your new favorite go-to treat.

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NUT-FREE RANCH-FLAVORED CRISPY CEREAL SNACK MIX



Nut-Free Ranch-Flavored Crispy Cereal Snack Mix image

Roasted green peas make a crunchy and colorful swap-out for nuts in our snack mix, which we change up with a homemade ranch-flavored spice blend. If the buttermilk powder in the blend isn't part of your pantry yet, it should be: It's great to have on hand whenever you need a bit of this recipe staple, and it keeps at room temperature for 9 months.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 8 cups (eight 1-cup servings)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons buttermilk powder (see Cook's Note)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
Kosher salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cups crispy rice cereal
2 cups roasted salted green peas (see Cook's Note)
1 1/2 cups bagel chips, broken into pieces
1 1/2 cups bite-sized pretzels
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Zest of 3 lemons
2 tablespoons dried chives
2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 tablespoons distilled vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine the buttermilk powder, garlic powder, onion powder, 2 teaspoons salt and the cayenne in a small bowl. Toss together the cereal, peas, bagel chips and pretzels in a large microwave-safe bowl.
  • Microwave the butter, lemon zest, chives and parsley in a microwave-safe small bowl on high for 30 seconds; stir, then microwave until the butter is melted, about 15 seconds more. Stir in the vinegar. Pour the mixture over the cereal mixture, and toss well to coat. Sprinkle the buttermilk powder mixture on top, and toss well to coat.
  • Microwave the snack mix on high for 2 minutes; stir, then microwave for 3 minutes more, stirring well every 45 seconds or so. Spread the mixture on a large rimmed baking sheet, and let cool and dry for 10 minutes before packing into airtight containers. The mix will keep for 2 days at room temperature.

CRUNCHY GRANOLA BREAKFAST CEREAL



Crunchy Granola Breakfast Cereal image

I'm a huge fan of crunchy granola breakfast cereals, but wanted to make my own so I could change it up now and again. Makes a great addition to yogurt or topping for ice cream.

Provided by MichelleCarver

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 cups rolled oats
1 cup freshly ground flax seed meal
1 cup steel-cut oats
1 cup oat bran
½ cup wheat germ
1 cup chopped pecans
¾ cup agave nectar
½ cup canned pumpkin
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup water
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup finely chopped dates
1 cup miniature chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix rolled oats, flax seed meal, steel-cut oats, oat bran, wheat germ, and pecans in a large bowl. Whisk agave nectar, pumpkin, brown sugar, water, canola oil, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and sea salt in a separate bowl, stirring until brown sugar and salt are dissolved. Pour liquid ingredients over rolled oats mixture and stir to coat. Spread mixture on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Stir dates into granola and continue baking until granola is lightly golden brown, 20 to 30 more minutes, stirring once. Let cool completely and mix miniature chocolate chips into granola. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 76 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

CRISPY CEREAL MIX



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This great cereal mix is another version of the favorite crispy cereal party mix that everyone loves!

Provided by Tawny

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons seasoning salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 cup mixed nuts
1 cup mini pretzels
1 cup bagel chips
3 cups crispy corn cereal squares
3 cups crispy rice cereal squares
3 cups crispy wheat cereal squares

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Melt the margarine in a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Remove baking pan from oven. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, seasoning salt and onion powder. Gradually mix in the nuts, pretzels, bagel chips, crispy corn cereal squares, crispy rice cereal squares, and crispy wheat cereal squares. Evenly coat all ingredients.
  • Bake approximately 1 hour in the preheated oven. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 268.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

25 EASY CEREAL BARS FOR SNACKING



25 Easy Cereal Bars For Snacking image

Perfect for breakfast on the go or just as a snack, these cereal bar recipes are fantastic! They're sweet, chewy, super easy to make, and kid-approved.

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 25

Soft and Chewy Granola Bars
Easy White Chocolate Cereal Bars
Crispy Honey Nut Granola Bars
Malted Milk Ball Rice Krispie Treats
Special K Bars (Scotcheroos)
Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal Bars
Breakfast Cereal Cookies
No-Bake Cereal Bars
S'mores Cereal Bars
Cornflake Peanut Butter Bars
Chewy Trail Mix Cereal Bars
Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
S'mores Brownies
Homemade Crunch Bars
Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Bars With Pretzels
Fruit Loop Cereal Bars
Lucky Charms Cereal Bars
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Bars
Cocoa Puffs Cereal Bars
Apple Jacks Marshmallow Treats
Crunchberry Cereal Bars
Chocolate Caramel Cheerios Bars
Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats with Cookie Crisp Cereal
Fruity Pebble Rice Crispy Treats
No-Bake Chocolate Raisin Bran Squares

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a delicious recipe in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

CRUNCHY CEREAL SNACK



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Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup margarine or butter
1 cup peanuts
6 cups Kellogg's® corn flakes

Steps:

  • 1. In 3-quart saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and margarine. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and mixture boils. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat.2. Add peanuts and KELLOGG'S CORN FLAKES cereal. Stir until evenly coated.3. Spread mixture on baking sheet, coated with cooking spray, to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cool.4. Break into pieces. Store in layers, separated with waxed paper, in airtight container, in refrigerator. Serve as snack or over ice cream, yogurt or pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

NUTTY CEREAL CRUNCH



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"This is one of my favorite snacks to take to large get-togethers," writes Grace Yaskovic from her Branchville, New Jersey home. Cinnamon, brown sugar and butter create a lip-smacking coating for cereal and a variety of nuts in this change-of-pace party mix. One handful simply isn't enough!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 10 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter
1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 cups cornflakes
1 cup salted peanuts
1 cup salted cashews
1/2 cup almonds or macadamia nuts

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, melt butter; stir in brown sugar and cinnamon until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. , Combine cornflakes and nuts; add to sugar mixture and stir to coat. Spread onto 2 greased baking sheets. Cool; break apart.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Fat 29g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 372mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CRISPY GLAZED CORN CEREAL SNACK MIX



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Make and share this Crispy Glazed Corn Cereal Snack Mix recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 30 (1/2-cup) servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18 ounce) box crunchy corn and crispy rice cereal
2 cups brown sugar, packed
1 cup butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 250 degrees.
  • Spray a roasting pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place the cereal into the pan.
  • In a 3-quart saucepan combine brown sugar, butter and light corn syrup; cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil (about 8-10 minutes) continue cooking stirring constantly for 1 minute; remove from heat, then add in baking soda and mix well.
  • Pour the syrup mixture over the cereal in the pan; toss gently until well coated.
  • Bake at 250 degrees for 40-50 minutes stirring every 15 minutes or until the coating is set.
  • Spread the mixture onto waxed paper; cool for 10 minutes then break apart.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.2, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 16.3, Sodium 208.1, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 16.9, Protein 1.2

CRUNCHY CEREAL BARS



Crunchy Cereal Bars image

Make and share this Crunchy Cereal Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by skat5762

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 20m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (Ghiradelli preferred)
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups crisp rice cereal
2 cups toasted oats cereal
cooking spray
1/2-1 cup toasted almond (or other nut) (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine chocolate chips and butter on stovetop and gently melt, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in cereals, and nuts, if desired.
  • Spread mixture evenly into a 13x9x2-inch pan coated with cooking spray.
  • Let cool and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.7, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 3, Sodium 51.4, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 0.6

SWEET 'N' CRUNCHY SNACK MIX



Sweet 'n' Crunchy Snack Mix image

A combination of sweet and savory ingredients gives this treat a fun look and fabulous flavor. The recipe makes a big batch so there's plenty to share...if you can stop your family from eating it!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 12 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups Cocoa Puffs
3 cups Rice Chex
1-1/2 cups pretzel twists
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a roasting pan, combine the cereals, pretzels and peanuts; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Boil slowly for 4 minutes without stirring. , Remove from the heat; stir in cream of tartar and baking soda. Stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal mixture and stir gently to coat. Bake at 300° for 30 minutes, stirring once. Spread on foil to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts :

CRUNCHY CEREAL SNACK



Crunchy Cereal Snack image

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup margarine or butter
1 cup peanuts
6 cups Kellogg's® corn flakes

Steps:

  • 1. In 3-quart saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and margarine. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and mixture boils. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat.2. Add peanuts and KELLOGG'S CORN FLAKES cereal. Stir until evenly coated.3. Spread mixture on baking sheet, coated with cooking spray, to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cool.4. Break into pieces. Store in layers, separated with waxed paper, in airtight container, in refrigerator. Serve as snack or over ice cream, yogurt or pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Choose the right cereal. Not all cereals are created equal when it comes to making crunchy cereal snacks. Look for cereals that are sturdy and hold their shape well, such as corn flakes, rice Krispies, or Chex.
  • Use a variety of toppings. The sky's the limit when it comes to toppings for crunchy cereal snacks. Some popular options include chocolate chips, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and pretzels.
  • Get creative with your flavors. You can use different types of cereal, toppings, and flavorings to create your own unique crunchy cereal snacks. For example, you could try using a chocolate cereal with peanut butter chips and marshmallows, or a fruity cereal with dried cranberries and almonds.
  • Make sure your cereal snacks are fresh. Crunchy cereal snacks are best when they're fresh. Try to eat them within a few days of making them.

Conclusion:

Crunchy cereal snacks are a delicious and easy way to satisfy your cravings. They're perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and snacks. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you'll love. So what are you waiting for? Start making your own crunchy cereal snacks today!

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