Wheaties marshmallow treats

The best combination of crispy and gooey, these Wheaties marshmallow treats are an easy, no-bake dessert.

Wheaties marshmallow treats

We start with our BEST, taste-tested, award winning Rice Krispie Treat recipe, swap out the cereal and adjust the rations, to make these irresistible, crunchy but gooey Wheaties marshmallow treats.

As an '80s kid, these treats are pure nostalgia. I can picture the "Breakfast of Champions" commercials so clearly.

And fun fact: Wheaties were "discovered" in 1921 from a mishap when a worker spilled a wheat bran gruel on a hot stove, causing the mixture to bubble and form a flake. The Washburn Crosby Company (later General Mills) then turned the idea into a cereal.

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how to make Wheaties cereal treats

To start, you will need:

WHEATIES CEREAL

Cereal, of course! Here, I use 6 cups of General Mills brand WHEATIES cereal.

MARSHMALLOWS

Our cereal treats use 10 ounces of marshmallows. This is about 40 regular size OR 6 cups of mini. However, different brands of marshmallows have different weights and densities.

Check out our marshmallow conversion chart to make sure you're using the correct amount.

Kraft's Jet-Puffed are used here.

BUTTER

We recommend using European-style, SALTED butter for best results. You'll need 4 tablespoons. Read more about our taste test and why this butter is better HERE.

BAKING PAN

I prefer to make my batches of treats in an 8 x 8 inch square pan. A 9-inch square pan also works well. (Read on for instructions to make a large batch in a 9 x 13 inch pan.)

COOKING SPRAY

To make life easy, I use non-stick spray on my bowls and spatulas. I suggest a canola oil to minimize interfering in the taste.

NONSTICK FOIL

You may also grease your baking pan with cooking spray, but I find the best option is to line your baking pan with non-stick foil. Lightly greased foil or parchment paper also works well.

how do I make a larger batch of Wheaties marshmallow treats

The recipe card gives you instructions for an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan.

To prepare Wheaties treats in a 9 x 13 inch baking pan, follow the instructions in the recipe card using these amounts:

• 9 ⅔ cups Wheaties
• 6 ½ tablespoons salted butter
• 16 ounces marshmallows

How do I make cereal treats in the microwave?

Grease a large bowl and add the cereal.

Line your baking dish with non-stick foil and set aside.

In a large, microwave-safe bowl, place the marshmallows and butter, cut in pieces.

Microwave for 1 minute.

Stir well, using the residual heat to fully melt the marshmallows. If needed, microwave another 15 seconds, but you do NOT want to overheat the mixture.

Use a spatula to scrape the mixture over the cereal.

It's best to add the hot mixture to the bowl of cool cereal rather than the reverse, so the cereal stays crispier.

Combine gently but thoroughly.

Transfer to the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.

Press down lightly with a spatula. You do not want to smush the mixture too tightly.

Let set at least two hours before cutting into squares.

How do I make cereal treats on the stove-top?

You can also melt the marshmallows and butter on the stove-top.

Begin to melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.

Stir in the marshmallows, stirring often, until about 75% have melted.

Remove from the heat and continue to stir until the marshmallows are fully melted.

How do I store my treats?

Store in an air-tight container up to a week.

Printable Wheaties Treats Recipe

Wheaties marshmallow treats

Meaghan Mountford

Delicious, no-bake Wheaties marshmallow treats need only three ingredients! The classic cereal, marshmallows, and butter.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 minute min

Rest for 2 hours hrs

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 16 treats

Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

• 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan
• non-stick foil (or lightly greased foil)
• non-stick cooking spray

Ingredients

  

• 6 cups Wheaties cereal
• 10 ounces marshmallows (about 40 regular or 6 cups mini)
• 4 tablespoons salted, European butter

Instructions

 

• Grease a large bowl and add the cereal. Line your baking dish with non-stick foil.
• Place the marshmallows and butter, cut into pieces, in a microwave-safe bowl.
• Microwave for 1 minute. Let sit for a couple minutes and stir very well.
• Stir well, using the residual heat to fully melt the marshmallows. If needed, microwave another 15 seconds, but you do NOT want to overheat the mixture.
• Pour the mixture over the cereal. Combine gently but thoroughly. Transfer to the prepared baking pan and spread evenly, pressing gently with a spatula.
• Let set at least 2 hours. You may also chill to set more quickly.
• Cut into 16 squares.
• Store in an air-tight container up to a week.

Notes

To prepare a batch in a 9 x 13 inch pan, use these amounts:

• 9 ⅔ cups Strawberry Frosted Flakes
• 6 ½ tablespoons salted butter
• 16 ounces marshmallows

To melt the marshmallows and butter on the stove-top, start to melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until the marshmallows are 75% melted. Remove from heat and continue to stir until fully melted. 

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