Description
A delightful and nostalgic treat, Hot Buttered Cinnamon Cheerios combine the buttery warmth and aromatic cinnamon for a perfect crunchy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Cheerios
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Sweetener of your choice (maple syrup or honey)
- Optional: Chopped nuts (like pecans or walnuts)
- Optional: Dried fruits (like raisins or cranberries)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a spacious skillet over medium heat until bubbly, but avoid browning it.
- Add Cheerios to the skillet and stir gently to coat every piece.
- Sprinkle cinnamon and chosen sweetener, stirring for about 3-5 minutes until Cheerios are golden and fragrant.
- If you like extra crunch, let them sit for an additional minute without stirring.
- Remove the skillet from heat and fold in any nuts or dried fruits.
- Serve immediately in a big bowl.
Notes
Be careful not to overcrowd the skillet; make in smaller batches for the best results. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cheerios, cinnamon, breakfast, snack, quick recipe