Best 9 Nutty Cereal Crunch Recipes

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If you're looking for a sweet and crunchy breakfast cereal that's packed with flavor, nutty cereal crunch is the perfect choice. This classic cereal is made with whole grain oats, nuts, and seeds, and it's a great source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats. Nutty cereal crunch is also a versatile cereal that can be enjoyed with milk, yogurt, or fruit, or it can be used as a topping for smoothies, oatmeal, or yogurt parfaits. With its delicious taste and nutritional benefits, nutty cereal crunch is a great way to start your day.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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.

CHEX™ HONEY NUT CHERRY CRUNCH



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Serve your guest with these crunchy snacks that are made using Honey Nut Chex™ cereal, Rice Chex™ cereal, cashews and cherries - ready in just 15 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 15m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 1/2 cups Honey Nut Chex™ cereal
4 1/2 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
1 cup whole cashews
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal and cashews.
  • In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave brown sugar, honey, oil and salt uncovered on High about 1 1/2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir butter mixture. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
  • Microwave uncovered on High 4 minutes, stirring every minute. Stir in cherries and sesame seeds. Microwave an additional 3 minutes, stirring every minute. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

NUTTY CRUNCH SNACK MIX



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Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups Mini-Wheats® frosted bite size wheat biscuits
1 1/2 cups small pretzels twists
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts
2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • 1. In medium bowl, measure KELLOGG'S MINI-WHEATS Frosted Bite Size cereal, pretzels and peanuts. Set aside.2. In large microwave-safe bowl, heat margarine, corn syrup and peanut butter on HIGH for 30 seconds. Stir until smooth. Add cereal mixture and toss gently until evenly coated. 3. Microwave on HIGH a total of 5 minutes, stirring well after 2 and 4 minutes. Use caution, mixture will be hot.4. Remove cereal mixture from microwave and mix in raisins. (Use caution, mixture will be hot.) Spread on waxed paper lined baking sheet. When completely cool, store in airtight container.Microwave cooking times may vary.VARIATIONS: Peanut Butter & Jelly - Prepare as above through step 3. Remove from microwave and stir in raisins. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon dry regular strawberry flavored gelatin over hot cereal mixture, tossing gently. (Use caution, mixture will be hot.) Spread on waxed paper lined baking sheet. When completely cool, store in airtight container.Chocolate-Marshmallow - Prepare as above through step 3. Remove from microwave. Stir in raisins, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels and 1 cup miniature marshmallows, mixing until chocolate is partially melted. Spread on waxed paper lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm. Break into bite size pieces and place in airtight container. Store in refrigerator. Tropical Fruit - Prepare as above through step 3, adding 2 tablespoons sesame seeds with cereal. Remove from microwave. Stir in 1 package (7 oz.) dried tropical medley chopped fruit. (Use caution, mixture will be hot.) Spread on waxed paper lined baking sheet. When completely cool, store in airtight container.CONVENTIONAL METHOD: In a medium bowl, combine cereal, pretzels and peanuts. In a medium saucepan, heat margarine, corn syrup and peanut butter until margarine is melted and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly. Pour over cereal mixture and toss gently until evenly coated. Transfer mixture to 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350: F about 12 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring after 4 and 10 minutes baking. Use caution, mixture will be hot. Spread on waxed paper lined baking sheet. When completely cool, store in airtight container.

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 Allrecipes Member

Time 25m

Yield 13

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter or margarine
1 ⅓ cups packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 cups cornflakes
1 cup salted peanuts
1 cup salted cashews
½ cup almonds or macadamia nuts

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, 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 two greased baking sheets. Cool; break apart.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 37.5 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 359.1 mg, Sugar 24.5 g

CARAMEL NUT CRUNCH



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I discovered this crispy snack recipe on a box of cereal years ago. It's been a Christmas favorite with my friends and family ever since.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups Cheerios
1 cup pecan halves
1 cup walnut halves
1 cup salted dry roasted peanuts
1 cup whole unblanched almonds

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, heat the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt over medium heat for 5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved, stirring constantly., In a large heat-proof bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour hot syrup over cereal mixture; stir until well coated. Spread into greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 300° for 30 minutes or until crisp, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack until slightly firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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 Allrecipes Member

Time 25m

Yield 13

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter or margarine
1 ⅓ cups packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 cups cornflakes
1 cup salted peanuts
1 cup salted cashews
½ cup almonds or macadamia nuts

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, 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 two greased baking sheets. Cool; break apart.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 37.5 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 359.1 mg, Sugar 24.5 g

NUTTY CRUNCH SNACK MIX



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This was on the back of the cereal box! It was so yummy, didn't want to lose the recipe, so I will enter it here for safekeeping!

Provided by lilkittykt

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups frosted mini wheats bite size size cereal
1 1/2 cups small pretzels
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts
2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, measure mini wheats, pretzels, and peanuts; set aside.
  • In a large microwave safe bowl, heat margarine, corn syrup, and peanut butter on HIGH for 30 seconds.
  • Stir until smooth.
  • Add cereal mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
  • Microwave on HIGH a total of 5 minutes, stirring well after 2 and 4 minutes
  • (use caution, mixture will be hot).
  • Remove cereal mixture from microwave and mix in raisins (use caution, mixture will be hot).
  • Spread on waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
  • When completely cool, store in airtight container.
  • Variations:
  • PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY: Prepare as above through step 3.
  • Remove from microwave and stir in raisins.
  • Sprinkle 1 tbsp dry regular strawberry gelatin over hot cereal mixture, tossing gently.
  • Spread on waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
  • When completely cooled store in airtight container.
  • TROPICAL FRUIT: Prepare as above through step 3, adding 2 tbsp sesame seeds with cereal.
  • Remove from microwave.
  • Omit raisins and stir in 1 package (7 oz) dried tropical fruit medley chopped fruit.
  • Spread on waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
  • When completely cooled, store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.4, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 114, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 7.1, Protein 4

NUTTY CHOCOLATE CRUNCH



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Turn all those nuts, biscuits and chocolate from Christmas into these delicious tiffin bites, great for gifts

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Snack, Treat

Time 25m

Yield Cuts into 20 squares

Number Of Ingredients 5

250g assorted biscuits , roughly chopped
250g assorted nuts , or a mix of nuts and dried fruit
300g milk or plain chocolate , or a mixture of both, chopped
100g butter , chopped
140g golden syrup

Steps:

  • Butter and line a 20cm square tin with non-stick baking parchment. In a large bowl, combine the biscuits and nuts, halving any larger nuts. Melt the chocolate, butter and golden syrup in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth and glossy, then pour this over the biscuit and nut mixture.
  • Tip the mixture into the tin, then flatten lightly - it doesn't need to be completely smooth. Chill for at least 2 hrs or overnight before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.27 milligram of sodium

SWEET AND NUTTY CEREAL MUNCH



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This tasty nut-and-cereal toss is a hit with both young and old. Be sure to make plenty of it!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups Frosted Cheerios™ or Cheerios™ cereal
1 cup pecan halves, walnut halves or peanuts
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Spread 1 tablespoon melted butter in jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch.
  • Mix brown sugar, corn syrup, 1/4 cup butter and the salt in 3-quart saucepan. Heat over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until brown sugar is dissolved; remove from heat. Stir in cereal, pecans and almonds until well coated. Spread mixture in pan.
  • Bake uncovered 15 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen mixture with metal spatula. Let stand about 1 hour or until firm. Break into pieces. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 250 mg

Nutty Cereal: A Healthier and Crunchy Breakfast Option

In a world where quick and easy breakfasts are the norm, it's refreshing to find a recipe that is not only delicious but also nutritious. This Nutty Cereal recipe from Menu of Recipes offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will keep you full and energized throughout the day.

One of the great things about this recipe is its versatility. You can customize it to fit your own dietary needs and taste. For instance, if you are lactose intolerant, you can use almond milk instead of cow's milk. If you are looking for a gluten-free option, you can use gluten-free cereal instead of regular cereal.

The recipe is also a testament to the power of simple ingredients, with just a handful of essential items needed to create a wholesome and satisfying meal. The combination of crunchy and chewy textures from the cereal, the creamy and smooth yogurt, the sweetness from the maple syrup, and the nutty crunch from the walnuts is simply irresistible.

In conclusion, this Nutty Cereal recipe from Menu of Recipes is a fantastic choice for a healthier and tastier breakfast. With its ease of preparation, customizable ingredients, and delightful combination of flavors and textures, it's sure to become a staple in your morning meal lineup.

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