Mini Donut Hot Buttered Cheerios Recipe
Mini Donut Hot Buttered Cheerios is a delightful, warm cereal treat combining buttery goodness, vanilla aroma, and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar for a nostalgic mini donut flavor in every bite. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack, this recipe transforms simple Cheerios into a comforting and sweet delight.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 4 cups Cheerios or Oat O’s cereal
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the Butter: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 1/4 cup of butter until fully liquid and hot but not browned. This will form the base for the warm, buttery coating on the cereal.
- Add Flavorings: Remove the butter from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir well until sugar and cinnamon are evenly distributed and begin to dissolve into the warm butter mixture, creating a sweet cinnamon butter sauce.
- Coat the Cereal: Place 4 cups of Cheerios or Oat O’s into a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm butter and cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the cereal. Gently toss or stir the cereal until all pieces are evenly coated with the buttery cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Serve Warm: Serve immediately while still warm to enjoy the full hot buttered effect, reminiscent of mini donut flavors. Optionally allow to cool slightly for a less warm bite.
Notes
- Use Oat O’s for a slightly heartier, oat-based version of this mini donut cereal treat.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with coconut oil or a vegan butter alternative, keeping in mind flavor differences.
- Adjust cinnamon and sugar amounts to taste for more or less sweetness and spice.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the cereal with the warm, gooey buttery coating before it hardens.
- This recipe is best prepared fresh and is not ideal for long storage once coated, as the sugar coating may harden or become sticky.
Keywords: Mini Donut Cereal, Buttered Cheerios, Cinnamon Sugar Cereal, Sweet Breakfast Recipe
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