Cheerios® Banana Cake Pops

Health score
2%
Cheerios® Banana Cake Pops
420 min.
60
222kcal

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Indulge in a delightful treat that combines the nostalgic flavors of cake and the fun of cake pops with our Cheerios® Banana Cake Pops! Perfect for any occasion, these cake pops are not only visually appealing but also bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. With a light and fluffy texture, they make for an irresistible snack that both kids and adults will love.

Imagine the joy of biting into a moist banana cake ball, coated in colorful candy melts and adorned with crunchy cereal toppings. These pops are not just a dessert; they are a conversation starter at parties, a fun addition to your antipasti platter, or a sweet surprise for an afternoon snack. Plus, with a yield of 60 servings, they are perfect for gatherings, ensuring that everyone gets a taste of this deliciousness.

Whether you're hosting a birthday party, a family gathering, or simply looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, these Cheerios® Banana Cake Pops are sure to impress. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, they are a fantastic way to bring a smile to the faces of your loved ones. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a treat that will have everyone coming back for more!

Ingredients

  • box cake mix yellow
  • cup banana very ripe mashed (2 medium)
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 cup water 
  •  eggs 
  • 28 oz candy melts yellow
  • 60  you will also need: parchment paper 
  • 3.5 cup corn flakes/bran flakes 
  • 3.5 cup peanut butter 
  • serving weight cream cheese white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • plastic wrap
  • baking pan
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • microwave
  • lollipop sticks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 325°F. Spray nonstick cake pop baking pan with baking spray with flour.
  2. In large bowl, beat cake mix, bananas, oil, water and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally until smooth. In bottom half of pan (without holes), fill each well with 1 level measuring tablespoon of cake batter.
  3. Place top half of pan on top and secure with keys. (Cover remaining cake with plastic wrap; place in refrigerator.)
  4. Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes in pan.
  5. Remove cake balls from pan; cool completely on wire rack. Repeat with remaining cake batter cleaning and spraying pan before filling with batter.
  6. In microwavable bowl, microwave 1 bag of candy melts uncovered on Medium (50%) 1 minute, and then in 15 second intervals, until melted; stir until smooth. Before dipping cake balls, trim edges of baked cake balls. Dip tip of each lollipop stick about 1/2 inch into melted candy and insert cake pop into melted candy to cover; tap off and excess. (Reheat candy in microwave if too thick to coat.) Immediately place cereal onto coated cake pops to decorate. Insert cake pops into plastic foam to allow candy to harden. Repeat with remaining cake pops and candy melts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories222kcal
Protein10.7%
Fat41.13%
Carbs48.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.35
Glycemic Load
1.69
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
7.2147826759712%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:222.21kcal
11.11%
Fat:10.43g
16.05%
Saturated Fat:3.3g
20.63%
Carbohydrates:27.5g
9.17%
Net Carbohydrates:25.84g
9.39%
Sugar:9.63g
10.7%
Cholesterol:9.9mg
3.3%
Sodium:257.84mg
11.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.11g
12.21%
Manganese:0.45mg
22.45%
Vitamin B3:3.64mg
18.2%
Folate:52.25µg
13.06%
Selenium:8.16µg
11.66%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.42%
Phosphorus:108.59mg
10.86%
Vitamin E:1.52mg
10.16%
Iron:1.78mg
9.87%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.71%
Magnesium:36.39mg
9.1%
Fiber:1.66g
6.64%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.59%
Copper:0.11mg
5.64%
Zinc:0.69mg
4.6%
Calcium:36.96mg
3.7%
Potassium:128.98mg
3.69%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.58%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.48%
Vitamin A:74.48IU
1.49%