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    Home » No Bake Recipes

    No-Bake Cereal Cookies

    Published: Nov 9, 2022 by Mariah Mandile

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    No-Bake Cereal Cookies are a fun and delicious treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, dessert, or a snack! Just stir together a few pantry staples, freeze, and drizzle with chocolate. They're gluten-free, dairy-free, and great for kids!

    Close up picture of cereal cookies.

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    Why you'll love this recipe!

    Easy - I love how simple and easy this recipe is to make! You only need a large bowl, muffin tin, spatula, and spoon. (No baking required!) It's a great recipe for kids to help out with!

    Versatile - There are a few different ways to make this recipe! You can add them to muffin tins which creates a "cookie" shape or press the cereal mixture into a large pan to make cereal bars!

    Allergy Friendly - This recipe is great for those with food allergies. It's completely dairy and gluten free. I used LOVEBIRD Cereal, which is a healthier, lower sugar cereal option. If you want to make this recipe nut-free, just swap the almond butter for Sunbutter!

    Fun - This recipe is fun to make and fun to eat! (For kids and adults!) Switch up the toppings to customize for different holidays or special occasions. You can use different color sprinkles, different types of cereal, or swap the white chocolate for dark chocolate.

    🍴Ingredient Notes

    Cereal cookie ingredients measured out in small bowls.
    • Gluten-Free Cereal - I used the brand LOVEBIRD. Any cereal will work that's a similar shape.
    • Almond Butter - You can also use peanut butter, cashew butter, or Sunbutter!
    • Coconut Oil - I would not recommend swapping for any other oils. Make sure you melt the coconut oil before adding it in.
    • Honey - You can substitute with maple syrup.
    • Cinnamon - This gives the cookies a little extra flavor!
    • White Chocolate Chips - I used Pascha's dairy-free white chocolate chips. You can also use dark chocolate or milk chocolate. Hu Kitchen is another one of my favorite brands!
    • Naturally Colored Rainbow Sprinkles - I found them at Whole Foods! My other favorite brand is called Supernatural.

    🍴Step by Step Instructions

    Step 1: Mix Cereal

    Add cereal, almond butter, honey, cinnamon, and melted coconut oil into a mixing bowl. (It helps if you microwave the almond butter first so it’s not as thick.)

    Cereal mixed with almond butter, coconut oil, honey, and cinnamon in a bowl.

    Step 2: Add into Muffin Tin

    Next, add the cereal mixture into small/medium sized muffin tins and place in the freezer for about 30 minutes.

    Cereal cookies pressed into a muffin tin.

    Step 3: Drizzle Chocolate & Freeze

    Remove from the freezer and drizzle melted white or dark chocolate on top! Sprinkles are optional, but highly recommended!
    Place back in the freezer and store until you're ready to eat!

    Cereal cookies in muffin tin with white chocolate drizzle on top.

    Expert Tips

    • Warm up the almond butter before adding it into the cereal mixture. This will thin it out which makes it easier to stir!
    • Freeze the cookies until solid or they will be very messy and fall apart easily.
    • Add sprinkles right after drizzling chocolate or else they will not stick. (The cold cookie sets the chocolate faster.)
    • I tried making the cookies on a baking sheet, but it's too difficult to mold them. I highly recommend a muffin tin or other silicone mold. As long as the cereal is touching, they will stick together in the freezer!
    Cereal cookies with white chocolate drizzle and rainbow sprinkles.

    How to store leftovers

    Store leftover cookies in the freezer. Use an airtight container so they last longer!

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    Close up picture of cereal cookies.

    No-Bake Cereal Cookies

    No-Bake Cereal Cookies are a fun and delicious treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, dessert, or a snack! Just stir together a few pantry staples, freeze, and drizzle with chocolate. They're gluten-free, dairy-free, and great for kids!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Chill Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 18 Cookies
    Calories 121 kcal

    Equipment

    • Muffin Tin

    Ingredients
      

    • 5 Cups Gluten-Free Cereal I used the brand Lovebird.
    • ½ Cup Almond Butter You can also use peanut butter, cashew butter, or sunbutter!
    • ¼ Cup Coconut Oil, Melted
    • 2 Tablespoons Honey You can swap for maple syrup.
    • 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
    • ⅓ Cup White Chocolate Chips I used Pascha's dairy-free white chocolate chips.
    • Naturally Colored Rainbow Sprinkles I found them at Whole Foods!

    Instructions
     

    • Add cereal, almond butter, honey, cinnamon, and melted coconut oil into a mixing bowl. (It helps if you microwave the almond butter first so it’s not as thick.)
    • Next, add the cereal mixture into small/medium sized muffin tins and place in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
    • Remove from the freezer and drizzle melted white or dark chocolate on top! Sprinkles are optional, but highly recommended!
    • Place back in the freezer and store until you're ready to eat!

    Notes

    Expert Tips

    • Warm up the almond butter before adding it into the cereal mixture. This will thin it out which makes it easier to stir!
    • Freeze the cookies until solid or they will be very messy and fall apart easily.
    • Add sprinkles right after drizzling chocolate or else they will not stick. (The cold cookie sets the chocolate faster.)
    • I tried making the cookies on a baking sheet, but it's too difficult to mold them. I highly recommend a muffin tin or other silicone mold. As long as the cereal is touching, they will stick together in the freezer!

    How to store leftovers

    Store leftover cookies in the freezer. Use an airtight container so they last longer!
    **Nutrition facts will vary depending on what cereal and toppings you use.
    See FULL post for more information and step by step process photos.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ServingCalories: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 42mgPotassium: 113mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 140IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
    Keywords cereal cookie recipe, gluten free cereal cookies, no bake cereal cookies
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