I wholeheartedly believe making healthy snacks for kids. A family favorite in our house are healthy Cheerio balls. Since we made these Peanut Butter Banana Cheerios Balls, we’ve tried different flavors and toppings. We even make them for holidays!
We just made St. Patrick’s Day Cheerios Balls and Valentine’s Cheerio Snack Balls a month before. The kids love these!
Quick Answer: What Are Cheerio Balls?
Cheerio balls are no-bake snack bites made with Cheerios and a sticky binder like peanut butter, honey, or marshmallow. They are easy to shape, simple to customize, and work well as after-school snacks, lunchbox treats, party snacks, or easy recipes kids can help make.
You can make Cheerio balls with different Cheerios flavors, chocolate chips, dried fruit, sprinkles, or holiday add-ins depending on the occasion.
Basic Cheerio Balls Recipe
The easiest way to make Cheerio balls is to combine Cheerios with peanut butter and a sticky sweetener, then shape the mixture into small snack bites.
Simple ingredients
- Cheerios
- Peanut butter or another nut/seed butter
- Honey, maple syrup, or melted marshmallows
- Optional add-ins like mini chocolate chips, dried fruit, sprinkles, or crushed pretzels
Basic method
- Mix the peanut butter and sweetener until smooth.
- Stir in the Cheerios and any add-ins.
- Lightly coat your hands with cooking spray or coconut oil.
- Shape the mixture into small balls.
- Chill until firm enough to pack or serve.
Over 15 Healthy Cheerio Balls, Bites, and Bars
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Easy Peanut Butter M&M Cheerios Treats from Dear Creatives
S’Mores Cereal Snack Mix from Organized 31
Rocky Road Cheerio Balls from Gym Craft Laundry
Cheerios Peanut Butter Snack Bars {Gluten Free} from The Jenny Evolution
Cheerios Protein Snack Mix from A Mom’s Take
Peanut Butter and Banana Nut Snack Bites from Gym Craft Laundry
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal Bars from A Mom’s Take
Peanut Butter Cookies with Cheerios from 3 Boys and a Dog
Have you tried any of these healthy cheerio balls recipes? I like to bring them to the park for easy snacks. We’ve even brought them to soccer fields for after practice.
They can be a little gooey but that adds to the fun!
Pro tip: Liberally spray your hands with cooking spray or coat your hands in coconut oil before shaping the treats into balls. This will keep the mixture from sticking to your hands and making a mess.
What is your favorite variation of cheerio balls?
Thanks for including our recipe in your roundup. Pinned to try a few other recipes.