Cheerios® Christmas Trees

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Low Fod Map
Health score
40%
Cheerios® Christmas Trees
105 min.
18
376kcal

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Get ready to bring some festive cheer to your breakfast table with these adorable Cheerios® Christmas Trees! This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only a delight to look at but also a tasty treat for the whole family. With a simple list of ingredients, you'll be surprised at how easy it is to create these edible masterpieces. Imagine starting your day with a morning meal that's both delicious and visually captivating. These Christmas trees are perfect for a holiday brunch or as a fun breakfast surprise for the kids. The recipe yields 18 servings, making it ideal for sharing with friends and family during the holiday season.

The process of making these trees is a fun activity in itself. You'll melt the butter and marshmallows to create a sweet and sticky mixture, adding a touch of green food coloring for that festive look. Then, it's time to get your hands a little messy as you shape the cereal mixture into charming Christmas trees. Decorate them with colorful candies, and you've got yourself a batch of merry treats! With a calorie count of 376 per serving, these Cheerios® Christmas Trees are a delightful indulgence that won't weigh you down.

Whether you're looking for a fun holiday activity to do with the kids or want to surprise your loved ones with a unique breakfast, this recipe is sure to bring smiles and joy. So, gather your ingredients, put on some festive music, and get ready to create some edible Christmas magic with these Cheerios® Christmas Trees!

Ingredients

  • cups pinenuts 
  • tablespoons butter 
  • 4.5 cups marshmallows miniature
  • serving purple gel food coloring green
  • serving cinnamon red sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper.
  2. Pour the cereal into a 4-quart bowl. Set the bowl aside.
  3. Place the butter and marshmallows in a 3-quart saucepan.
  4. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  6. Stir in the food color until the mixture is evenly colored.
  7. Pour the marshmallow mixture over the cereal and stir until the cereal is evenly coated.
  8. Lightly spray your hands with cooking spray. For each tree, shape about 1/4 cup of the cereal mixture into a Christmas tree shape on the cookie sheet.
  9. Press the candies into the trees to decorate. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Store the trees in a loosely covered container.

Nutrition Facts

Calories376kcal
Protein6.41%
Fat77.46%
Carbs16.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.64
Glycemic Load
6.14
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
14.149565127233%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:376.43kcal
18.82%
Fat:34.56g
53.17%
Saturated Fat:2.99g
18.7%
Carbohydrates:16.19g
5.4%
Net Carbohydrates:14.45g
5.26%
Sugar:8.82g
9.8%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:54.92mg
2.39%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.44g
12.87%
Manganese:3.98mg
199.07%
Copper:0.61mg
30.33%
Vitamin E:4.35mg
28.97%
Magnesium:113.41mg
28.35%
Phosphorus:260.89mg
26.09%
Vitamin K:24.29µg
23.13%
Zinc:2.91mg
19.4%
Iron:2.53mg
14.04%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.96%
Vitamin B3:1.99mg
9.94%
Potassium:271.71mg
7.76%
Fiber:1.74g
6.95%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
6.12%
Folate:15.48µg
3.87%
Vitamin A:180.3IU
3.61%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.16%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.46%
Calcium:10.09mg
1.01%