# Miniature Cereal Desserts Create Adorable Doughnut Cheerios by Adding Frosting and Sprinkles By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-08-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughnut-cheerios References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/101806-mini-cheerio-doughnuts-are-the-cutest-things-you-will-ever-eat-for-breakfast) & [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/101806-mini-cheerio-doughnuts-are-the-cutest-things-you-will-ever-eat-for-breakfast) Bringing a whole new meaning to the idea of a "mini doughnut," this recipe adds frosting and sprinkles to [plain old cereal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesquik-minis) to make tiny, adorable doughnut cheerios. These miniature treats are a confection of frosting, cinnamon, [rainbow sprinkles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funfetti-celebrations-cake-mix), powdered sugar, and of course cheerios. They can be eaten in a bowl of milk or on their own as an indulgent snack, or they can be used to decorate cakes, cupcakes and even full-sized doughnuts. Doughnut cheerios are an inventive novelty that will delight friends and family! Doughnut cheerios are just the latest in a fascination with food disguised as other food. Shrinking dessert down to make these [tiny doughnut cheerios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-minis-for-mom-collection) is a clever new take on this food fashion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Miniature Desserts:** Creating miniature versions of popular desserts opens up opportunities for unique and visually appealing treats. - **Food Disguise:** The trend of disguising one food as another is an innovative way to bring novelty and surprise to culinary creations. - **Indulgent Snacks:** The popularity of indulgent snacks like doughnut cheerios highlights the appeal of small, bite-sized treats for enjoying on their own or as toppings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore the creation of miniature desserts as an addition to their product line, appealing to consumers looking for unique and visually appealing treats. - **Bakery and Confectionery:** The bakery and confectionery industry can capitalize on the trend of food disguise by creating innovative dessert designs that resemble popular snacks or confectioneries. - **Snack Food:** The snack food industry can develop new and indulgent snack options in the form of bite-sized treats, catering to consumers seeking convenient and flavorful snacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glazed Donut Holes Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glazed-donut-holes-cereals.md) - [Sweet Cereal-Flavored Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-cinnamon-milk-glazed.md) - [Celebratory Whole Grain Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-cheerios.md) - [Mini Springtime Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-mini-doughnuts.md) - [Candy-Studded Mini Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funfetti-mini-pancakes.md) - [Cereal-Coated Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-bunches-of-oats-chocolate.md) - [Mini Savory Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/be-snacking.md) - [Savory Snacking Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacking-donut.md) - [Cute Miniaturized Cereal Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minis-cereals.md)