These apples made from Apple Jacks cereal are fun and delicious! They are so easy to make, look like an apple and are an amazing portable breakfast or snack. They are also especially popular as an after school snack.
These are a fun twist on rice cereal treats. The seasonality of the apples with back to school is perfect for the beginning of the school year. Cereal treats were a hit in my home and these Cheerio marshmallow treats were very popular. Maybe it was because of the chocolate drizzle?
Why I love these
- These are a fun cereal treat that taste good.
- Ingredients are simple and not expensive.
- The shape is fun and perfect for back to school!
- Quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
4 Tablespoons butter
1 bag of marshmallows (16 oz bag)
7 cups Apple Jacks cereal
Thick Pretzel Rods (cut) for the stems
Instructions
Step 1
In a microwave-safe large bowl, melt butter (about 30 seconds, then 15-second increments).
Swirl the butter around the dish so the marshmallows won't stick.
Step 2
Add the bag of marshmallows. Yes, the whole bag!
Microwave to melt. I did 45 seconds, stirred, and then another 45 seconds.
Step 3
Add 7 cups of Apple Jacks cereal.
I use a big ice cream scooper and a spoon to just scoop lumps of the Apple Jacks cereal mixture to portion. I've done a dozen smaller 'apples' or if you like, make 9 larger 'apples'.
Helpful Hint
I have thin disposable gloves that I use for this next step. Your hands get a little messy and the cereal with marshmallow is hot. Let it cool a little prior to shaping. I often use food prep gloves.
Make sure you spray your hands/gloves with non-stick spray. This allows you to easily shape the cereal mixture quickly into the apples.
Step 4
By the time you have portioned the cereal mixture, the cereal and marshmallow mixture is often cool enough to handle. Don't wait too long because if the cereal mixture gets too cool, you won't be able to shape the apples.
Add a cut pretzel rod to the top. Just poke it in.
As the Apple Jacks cereal mixture cools, the 'apples' may separate a bit. Make sure you re-form them. Once they cool, they will hold their shape.
Storage
Keep these well wrapped and they will be fine on the counter for 2-3 days.
These do not freeze well.
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FAQs
They need to be well wrapped or covered when stored. Also, if you 'cook' the marshmallows too much, that contributes to hard treats. You just want enough heat to melt them.
No. The success of these treats depends on the ratio of cereal, marshmallow and butter. If you add the whole box, you will have too much cereal.
Other cereal treats
Apple Jacks apple cereal treats
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 1 bag marshmallows 16 oz bag
- 7 cups Apple Jack cereal
- 6 pieces Pretzel Rods Thick pretzel rodscut for the stems
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe large dish, melt butter (about 30 seconds, then 15-second increments).
- Swirl the butter around the dish so the marshmallows won't stick.
- Add the bag of marshmallows. Yes, the whole bag!
- Microwave to melt. I do 45 seconds, stir, and then another 45 seconds.
- Add 7 cups of Apple Jacks cereal.
- I use a big ice cream scooper and a spoon to just scoop lumps of the Apple Jacks cereal mixture to get even-sized portions. I've done a dozen smaller 'apples' or if you like, do 9 larger 'apples'.
- I have thin disposable gloves that I use for this next step. They prevent your hands getting a little messy. Make sure you spray your hands/gloves with non-stick spray. This allows you to easily shape the cereal mixture into the apples.
- Add a cut pretzel rod to the top. Just poke it in.
- As the Apple Jacks cereal mixture cools, the 'apples' may separate a bit. Make sure you re-form them. Once they cool, they will hold their shape.
Notes
Nutrition (I am not a nutritionist. These are estimates only)
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Mirlandra @ Mirlandra's Kitchen
I just think these are the cutest for lunch boxes and for parties! What a fun seasonal idea!
spicedblog
What a fun breakfast idea! I bet those apples disappeared quickly into the hands of some hungry boys!
Patti
What a great idea. I bet your boys love them.