These unexpected cereal treats prove that your favorite breakfast staple is just as delicious in a dessert or even an entree. From kid-friendly snacks to crowd-pleasing creations, these hybrid recipes are perfect for any occasion.
These clever recipes go beyond the classic cereal bars and squares to infuse cereal into a whole new host of recipes. There are traditional cake recipes that use cereal for a little added texture and a delightful crunch factor. There are also drink recipes that use the sugary sweet cereal marshmallows to elevate boozy milkshakes. For those who are looking to incorporate cereal into other meals, there are also cereal-crusted chicken bites and even alternative cereal pizza crusts.
While cereal has long been a go-to breakfast item, these ingenious recipes put a tasty new spin on an old classic.
40 Creative Cereal Treats
From Boozy Cereal Milkshakes to Sugary Cereal Pancakes:
Katherine Pendrill — May 21, 2015 — Lifestyle
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Cereal-Topped Cakes
This Whiskey Chocolate Fudge Cake is Covered with Lucky Charms Marshmallows
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Cereal Cone Recipes
DudeFoods's Fruity Pebbles Ice Cream Cone is a Sugary Snack for Summertime
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Delicious DIY Desserts
These Halloween Pumpkin Treats are a Fun Baking Family Activity
37
Wizardly Gingerbread Castles
Add Magic to Your Holiday Decor with the Hogwarts Gingerbread House
36
Festive Cereal Cakes
This Funfetti Birthday Cake from A Beautiful Mess is Rainbow-Hued
35
Cereal-Encrusted Eggs
Dude Foods Created Deep Fried Fruit Loops-Breaded Sous Vide Egg Yolks
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Cereal-Based Ice Cream Cones
DudeFoods Created an Ice Cream Cone Out of a Rice Krispies Treat
33
Rainbow Meringue Desserts
I Am a Food Blog's Meringue Recipe Features Fruity Pebbles Cereal
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Alternative Cereal Crusts
This Rice Krispie Pizza Recipe Incorporates Marshmallow Into Its Crust
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Fruity Cereal Treats
This Watermelon is Deceivingly Made from Rice Krispie Cereal
30
Holiday Coal-Inspired Goodies
This Bakeless Christmas Coal Recipe is Perfect for Naughty Children
29
Sweet Treat Typography
Tommy Perez Teaches His Daughter the Alphabet Through Edible Type
28
Dessert Cereal Bites
Taco Bell's Cap'n Crunch Delights Bring Cereal to the Drive-Thru
27
Boozy Cereal Milkshakes
This Magical Lucky Charms-Topped Treat is a Marshmallow Vodka Milkshake
26
Sweet Scarecrow Cake Pops
These Festive Scarecrow Pops Make the Perfect Fall Cake Pop Recipe
25
Breakfast Cereal Cookies
This Morning-Appropriate Cookie Recipe Makes Great Ice Cream Sandwiches
24
Deceptively Savory Desserts
The Rice Krispies Burger is a Playful Baking Project
23
Cereal-Infused Sandwiches
This Cheerios Sandwich Puts the Breakfast Cereal in a New Form
22
Sugary Cereal Pancakes
This Colorful Pancake Mix is Infused with Fruity Pebbles Cereal
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Campfire-Style Popcorn
S'Mores Popcorn Puts a Fun Twist on the Favorite Movie Snack
20
Apple Orchard Cakes
This Apple Cake Looks and Tastes Like a Field of Apple Trees
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Cereal-Made Candy Carriers
Food Blogger Erin Phraner Creates the Ultimate Edible Easter Basket
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Crunchy Cereal Confections
These Gourmet Donuts are Topped With Different Sugary Breakfast Cereals
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DIY Rice Krispies Cakes
This Rice Krispies Cake is Made of the Classic Recess Time Snack
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Planetary Cereal Treats
This Earth Globe Rice Krispies Dessert is Filled with a Candy Surprise
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Cereal Campfire Sandwiches
This Rice Krispies S'mores Dessert by Dude Foods is Deliciously Gooey
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Regurgitated Mystical Treats
These Edible Unicorn Squares are Made with Lucky Charms
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Cereal Casserole Dishes
This Lucky Charms Treat is a Perfect Casserole-Like Dish for Anyone
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Coconut-Infused Rice Squares
I Am a Food Blog's Coconut Almond Rice Krispie Treats Are Crunchy
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Marshmallow Chip Treats
This Potato Chip Recipe is a Salty Spin on the Rice Krispie Square
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Wizard-Inspired Desserts
Relive the Harry Potter Hype with this Sorting Hat Cake
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Bite-Sized Poultry Snacks
Sweet Pea's Kitchen Blog Creates Tasty Buffalo Chicken Bites
8
Ultimate Cinema Snacks
The Movie Theater Popcorn Cake is Similar to a Rice Krispies Treat
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Confectionary Cereal Donuts
This Epic Rice Krispie Recipe Incorporates Krispy Kreme Glazed Donuts
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Christmas Door Ornament Snacks
These Christmas Wreath Treats Will Get You in the Holiday Spirit
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Earth Day Eats
Research Writer Alyson Wyers Discusses Her Favorite Earth Day Treat Recipes
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Puffed Cereal Burgers
This Rice Krispies Treat Burger Combines Sweet and Savory Flavors
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Remixed Thanksgiving Desserts
The Pumpkin Pie Lasagna by Becky McKay Gives Tradition a Twist
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Ramen Trail Mixes
This Crunchy Ramen Snack Mix is Made from Dehydrated Instant Noodles
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Breakfast Food Creations
Breakfast Cereal Pops Get You Off to a Great Start
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