Description
Cheerios get a delightful twist in this mini doughnut hot buttered Cheerios recipe, reimagining breakfast with sweet and savory notes. Butter, sugar, and spices coat crispy Cheerios, offering you a quick, irresistible snack perfect for cozy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (950 ml) cheerios
- ¼ cup (56 g) salted butter
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) pure vanilla extract
- Salt to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Spice Preparation: Combine ground cinnamon and granulated sugar in a small bowl, creating a fragrant mixture for later coating.
- Butter Infusion: Melt unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat, transforming it into a golden liquid while stirring in pure vanilla extract for enhanced aromatics.
- Cereal Toasting: Add whole grain Cheerios to the butter, carefully tumbling to ensure complete and even coating, allowing them to develop a golden-brown hue and release a warm, nutty aroma.
- Flavor Enhancement: Remove from heat and sprinkle the reserved cinnamon-sugar blend over the toasted Cheerios, gently tossing to achieve comprehensive coverage and a delicate crystallized exterior.
- Finishing Touch: Optional sea salt can be added to elevate the sweet and buttery flavor profile, then transfer to a serving dish and enjoy while still warm.
Notes
- Quick Butter Melting: Melt butter slowly and evenly to prevent burning and ensure a smooth, golden base for coating Cheerios.
- Even Coating Technique: Gently tumble Cheerios in butter to guarantee uniform coverage, preventing dry or overly saturated spots.
- Toasting Precision: Watch Cheerios carefully while toasting, rotating frequently to achieve a light golden-brown color without scorching.
- Sugar Crystallization Hack: Allow cinnamon-sugar mixture to rest briefly after coating, creating a delightful crispy exterior that enhances texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 147
- Sugar: 5.8 g
- Sodium: 42 mg
- Fat: 6.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20.5 g
- Fiber: 1.0 g
- Protein: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg