cheerios

[Thumper]

Anybody got any ideas how to use up a big box of cheerios?My kids have decided they dont like them anymore and I hate to waste them!x

[wifie]

Eat them yourself! Actually I wouldn't myself. Sorry thumper cannot think of anything constructive other than that!

[Ash]

chocolate cheerio cakes
doesnt sound to appealing tho sorry

[wifie]

LOL Ash I did think of suggestin that but thought NAH!

[arana negra]

Try this ...



Ingredients

• 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter or margarine
• 1 bag (250 g) miniature marshmallows (5 cups/1.25 L)
• 5 cups (1.25 L) Cheerios

Microwave Directions
Lightly grease or spray a 9 x 13 inch (23 x 33cm) tin. Microwave butter and marshmallows in a large microwaveable bowl on HIGH about 2 minutes, stirring every minute, until smooth.
Immediately stir in cereal and stir until coated. Press into pan; cool. Cut into bars. Store loosely covered.
Important: Microwaves cook differently – cook times are approximate.
Stovetop Directions:
Lightly grease or spray 9 x 13 inch (23 x 33cm) tin. Melt butter in 3-quart (3 L) saucepan over low heat.
Add marshmallows; stir until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Continue as directed above.



Tips:

• Spray sides and bottom of bowl or saucepan with non-stick cooking spray before cooking. This reduces sticking on sides and is great for easy clean up.
• Freeze well. Try freezing in small quantities for school lunches.

Or this one .... you could add choc chips also

Cheerio Bars Ingredients:

1/2 cup Peanut butter
1/2 cup Sugar
1/2 cup Honey
3 cup Cheerios
Salted peanuts


Cheerio Bars Preparation:

Bring sugar and honey to a boil in 2 qt saucepan. Remove from
heat,stir in peanut butter until blended. Pour in cheerios and mix
until well coated. Spread in buttered 9 x 13 tin and let cool. cut in
squares.

[arana negra]

Or mix in with dog food , rabbits may like them

[Thumper]

Thanks arana negra! Thats just the kind of thing I was looking for!I will give them both a try tomorrow.

Wifie and Ash....well what can I say?Thanks for trying x

[Big Jean]

Thumper, I have sent you a message, of recipes using Cheerios .

I have tried a number of these, and the kids all seem to enjoy them .

Hope you find some you like .

[Big Jean]

Here is another recipe that sounds yummy . I haven't tried it yet though .

Cheerio Clusters

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
3 ounces (1/2 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips
5 (3/4 cup) ounces white chocolate chips, plus extra for decorating
1.5 cups Cheerios cereal
1/2 cup roasted peanuts
Preparation:
1. Combine the unsweetened chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, and white chocolate in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until the chocolate is melted, stirring after every minute.

2. Once the chocolate is melted, smooth, and a uniform texture, stir in the cheerios and peanuts. Stir until the cereal and nuts are well-coated.

3. Drop small teaspoonfuls of candy onto a foil-lined baking sheet, or directly into paper candy cups. While the chocolate is still wet, decorate the top of each cluster with a single white chocolate chip, if desired.

4. Refrigerate the candies until the chocolate is completely set. Store the candies in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Makes approximately 2 dozen clusters.

[Thumper]

Thank you Jean,there are some great things for me to try on that site...looks like a busy day for me tomorrow! x

[Lavenderblue2]

I found these (PDF file) wholegrain/some cheerios recipes this morning Thumper - the lunchbox slices sound delicious - I've got a box of cheerios lurking in my cupboard, I think I'll give these a try.

I hope my Hyperlink works - I only learnt how to do it last week. Thanx to Bob

[Thumper]

Lavendarblue you are a star!This is the recipies that I cut out and kept froma magazine....and then promptly lost so you have made this bunny happy!
I have tried out the marshmallow recipe that arana negra posted,it was a great hit!Also tried one of the recipes that Big Jean posted a link to,its fab as well,so it looks like the cherrios have all been used up and the kids are happy into the bargain!Oh and I found another packet in the cupboard so theres plenty more to try new things with,thanks everybody for the ideas!xxxx

[Lavenderblue2]

I'm so glad that these were the recipes you'd lost Thumper - it was just pure chance that I came across them this morning.