As far as cold breakfast cereals go, puffed wheat and crispy rice may not be the favourites, but when they are combined with the right ingredients, both make tasty treats that both children and adults enjoy. Chocolate Puffed Wheat Cake and Crispy Rice Squares are easy no-bake desserts that transport well for picnics and make for tasty munching throughout the year.
Mocha Puffed Wheat Cake
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup butter or margarine
- ½ cup corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 Tbsp cocoa
- 1 Tbsp instant coffee
- 14 cups puffed wheat cereal
Directions:
- Measure the puffed wheat into a large bowl and set aside.
- Combine all ingredients except the puffed wheat inside a large pot.
- Melt and bring to a boil over medium to medium-high heat.
- Boil for 5 minutes. Stir constantly.
- Remove from heat and quickly add the cereal while stirring.
- Press into a greased 12” x 6” pan.
- Let harden and set before cutting and serving.
Secrets to Success:
- Start counting the boil once the mixture is at a rolling boil.
- Stir constantly while the mixture boils.
- Press hard to form a cake that is compact and cohesive.
- Grease two plastic sandwich bags and wear them like mittens while pressing the cereal into the pan in order to prevent cereal sticking to hands.
- Cut and wrap individually for an easy take along treat.
Crispy Rice Cereal
Ingredients:
- 4 cups of Rice Krispie cereal
- 2 cups of puffed rice cereal
- 5 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup margarine
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Directions:
- Measure cereals and toss together in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Measure margarine into a large microwave safe bowl. Cover with wax paper and microwave on high for 30 seconds or until melted.
- Add in marshmallows. Stir. Cover with waxed paper and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir. Microwave for another 2 minutes or until all the marshmallows are melted.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Quickly stir in the cereal and dump into a greased 12” x 6” pan.
- Press into pan.
- Let harden and set before cutting and serving.
Secrets to Success:
- Grease mixing spoons and spatulas to help prevent the marshmallows from sticking.
- Grease two plastic sandwich bags and wear them like mittens while pressing the cereal into the pan in order to prevent cereal sticking to hands.
- Press hard to form a cake that is compact and cohesive.
- Cut and wrap individually for an easy take along treat.
Other Easy No-Bake Favourites
Mocha Puffed Wheat Cake and Crispy Rice Squares are just two no-bake solutions. Chocolate Macaroons combine oatmeal (cereal!), coconut and chocolate in one delectable treat. Rainy Day Snacks provides five other kid friendly recipe ideas.
Final Thoughts
Mocha Puffed Wheat Cake and Crispy Rice Squares are quick and easy treats that people of all ages enjoy. They can be a bit messy to make, but the Secrets to Success mentioned above help alleviate most stickiness. These squares are a delicious way to enjoy cereal.
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