Best 10 Wheaties Clusters Recipes

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If you're seeking a delectable and nutritious breakfast option, look no further than Wheaties Clusters. These crunchy, toasted whole-wheat flakes are a fantastic source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals to kick-start your day. Whether you prefer a classic bowl of cereal with milk and fruit, a crunchy topping for yogurt parfaits, or a delightful ingredient in homemade granola bars, Wheaties Clusters offer a versatile and flavorful addition to your breakfast routine.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

WHEATIES®-CRUSTED CURRY CHICKEN TENDERS



Wheaties®-Crusted Curry Chicken Tenders image

Wheaties cereal isn't just for breakfast anymore. These crunchy tenders are easy to prepare, and a great way to add more whole grains to the dinner table.

Provided by Stephanie Wise

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Cooking spray
2 eggs
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
3 teaspoons curry powder
2 cups finely crushed Wheaties™ cereal
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch-wide strips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat; top with cooling rack or grill top. Spray rack with cooking spray.
  • In shallow bowl, beat eggs, mustard, salt, cumin, paprika and 1 teaspoon of the curry powder. In another shallow bowl, mix crushed cereal and remaining 2 teaspoons curry powder.
  • Dip chicken strips into egg mixture; coat with cereal mixture. Place chicken on rack. Lightly spray coated chicken with cooking spray.
  • Bake about 20 minutes or until no longer pink in center and golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

WHEATIES® NOUGAT BARS



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You won't have to turn on the oven to enjoy these snack-ready cereal bars. Featuring the golden goodness of Wheaties cereal, they come together with just 15 minutes' prep time.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons butter
8 oz regular marshmallows (4 cups)
4 cups Wheaties™ cereal
1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 oz sweet or semisweet baking chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Butter 8- or 9-inch square pan.
  • In double boiler over hot water or in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and marshmallows, stirring occasionally, until completely melted. Remove from heat.
  • Fold in cereal, nuts, coconut and salt. Pat mixture evenly in pan.
  • Pour melted chocolate over top; spread evenly. Refrigerate about 1 hour before cutting into 4 rows by 3 rows.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

WHOLE WHEAT CEREAL BARS



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This is a great recipe if you on the go! It's an easy microwave snack that uses the ingredients found in most pantries. This can even be made with low fat peanut butter. Not only healthy but it taste great!!

Provided by kimberlyrs

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup brown sugar
½ cup honey
½ cup peanut butter
3 cups coarsely chopped shredded whole wheat cereal biscuits
¾ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Combine brown sugar, honey, and peanut butter in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl. Melt the peanut butter mixture microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 2 minutes (depending on your microwave). Stir in cereal and raisins.
  • Press cereal mixture into an 8 inch square pan sprayed with non-stick spray. Cool and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.3 calories, Carbohydrate 77 g, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 109.1 mg, Sugar 53.8 g

MOVEMBER WHEATIES MARSHMALLOW BARS



Movember Wheaties Marshmallow Bars image

These 3 ingredient cereal bites are extra manly and made in only 30 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup butter
1 bag (10 oz) miniature marshmallows (about 6 cups)
8 cups Wheaties™ cereal
Mustache shaped cookie cutter, 4 ¼ x 1 1/4 inches

Steps:

  • Line 9 x 9-inch pan with foil so foil extends about 2 inches over the sides of pan. Spray foil with cooking spray. In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter and marshmallows uncovered on High about 2 minutes, stirring after each minute, until mixture is smooth. Remove from microwave.
  • Immediately stir in cereal until evenly coated. Pour cereal mixture into pan. With buttered back of a spoon, press mixture in pan until even. Cool at least 10 minutes.
  • Using foil to lift, remove brownies from pan. With mustache shaped cookie cutter, cut cereal mixture into 24 bars. Store in loosely covered container.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

WHEATIES TREATS



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This recipe is a family favorite. Not a holiday will go by without someone bringing this delightfully simple dessert to the table.

Provided by geologygirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
1 cup corn syrup
1 cup peanut butter (crunchy or smooth)
6 cups wheat flakes cereal
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 cups chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, and peanut butter in a large (big enough for 6 cups of Wheaties) sauce pan.
  • Heat and continously stir mixture to just before boiling.
  • Stir in Wheaties cereal until well coated.
  • Transfer mixture to a metal or glass baking pan.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top and place in 350 degree oven set on broil.
  • Heat for 2-5 minutes, just long enough to melt the chocolate chips.
  • Using a knife spread the melted chocolate evenly over the surface of the mixture.
  • Allow one hour for cooling, cut and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.7, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 8.7, Sodium 288.7, Carbohydrate 88.3, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 53, Protein 10.2

CASHEW CLUSTERS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 1 1/2 cups sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, swirling the pan but not stirring, until dark amber, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 2 tablespoons butter and 3 cups salted cashews. Pour onto an oiled baking sheet and separate into small clusters with 2 forks. Let harden.

WHEATIES COOKIES



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These are my all time favorite cookies. My grandmother has been making these longer than I have been around! I believe that her mother got the recipe on a trip to California. Be sure not to brown them, you DO NOT want to over bake them. The yield is approx along with the servings, the recipe is so big!

Provided by knobbyknee

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 18m

Yield 50 cookies, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups brown sugar
2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups butter or 1 1/2 cups margarine
5 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
5 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 cups wheat flakes cereal
12 ounces chocolate chips (more or less depending on your taste)

Steps:

  • Cream the butter and sugars.
  • Add eggs one at a time.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Continue to cream while you combine all the dry ingredients, minus the Wheaties and chocolate chips. Run a whisk through to incorporate everything.
  • Slowly add flour mixture to wet ingredients.
  • Using a wooden spoon and some elbow grease, pour in the Wheaties and chocolate chips and combine.
  • Drop onto lightly buttered (that's what Grandma did!) cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350°F for approximately 8 minutes or until very light brown. DO NOT OVER BAKE.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 59.6, Sodium 294.8, Carbohydrate 54.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 34.6, Protein 4.3

WHEATIES COOKIES



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Make and share this Wheaties Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 dozen, 72 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 cups coconut, flaked, sweetened
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups wheat flakes cereal (Wheaties)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cream butter and sugars.
  • Add eggs, then coconut.
  • Sift dry ingredients together, then add to mixture.
  • Blend in vanilla, then Wheaties.
  • Roll into walnut size balls.
  • Place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.

LIL'S CHOCOLATE COOKIES (WHEATIES)



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Lil was my dear mum-in-law and she'd make Wheaties for us often when we went to visit. A very easy popular slice.

Provided by Ninna

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 24 squares

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, maybe a little more
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup self raising flour
1 cup cereal (I use Wheaties, or cornflakes)
1/2 cup coconut
1 cup icing sugar
1 tablespoon cocoa
milk, just a little to bind

Steps:

  • Mix butter and sugar to a cream, add flour, coconut and Wheaties, this is a very thick mixture.
  • Press into slab tin and bake 20 mins at 200degC (400degF).
  • Mix icing ingredients and ice whilst hot and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 28.1, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 9.2, Protein 0.7

COPYCAT CHUNKY BAR CLUSTERS



Copycat Chunky Bar Clusters image

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups salted peanuts
1 (12 ounce) package semi sweet chocolate chips
1 (12 ounce) package milk chocolate chips
2 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 cups raisins

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop peanuts and set aside.
  • Add both bags of chocolate chips to a sauce pan and melt chocolate over med/low heat. Stirring occasionally until all chocolate chips are melted and smooth.
  • Then add in peanut butter and stir until mixed in and melted.
  • Fold in the nuts, and raisins. Mix until combined.
  • Drops by Tablespoon sizes onto a cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment paper.
  • Let the clusters set up for 3-4 hours, or you can place them in the fridge to set up faster.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1259 kcal, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 222 mg, Carbohydrate 228 g, Sugar 207 g, Protein 16 mg

Tips:

  • To make the Wheaties Clusters, you will need:
  • 1 cup Wheaties cereal
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • To make the Frosted Wheaties Clusters, you will need:
  • 1 cup Wheaties cereal
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • Food coloring (optional)
  • To make the Chex Mix Clusters, you will need:
  • 1 cup Chex cereal
  • 1/2 cup pretzels
  • 1/2 cup peanuts
  • 1/2 cup M&M's
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Conclusion:

Wheaties Clusters are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or breakfast cereal. They are perfect for on-the-go or for a quick and easy meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty and nutritious snack that the whole family will enjoy. Frosted Wheaties Clusters are a fun and colorful twist on the classic Wheaties Clusters. The addition of frosting gives them a sweet and crunchy coating that is sure to please everyone. Chex Mix Clusters are a great way to use up leftover cereal and other snacks. They are a crunchy and flavorful snack that is perfect for parties or potlucks.

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