Monster Treats Recipe

These Monster Treats are a fun, easy, and customizable no-bake snack or dessert perfect for kids (and adults!). Inspired by a daycare recipe, this recipe uses a base of melted marshmallows and butter, then gets loaded with your favorite cereals, pretzels, nuts, and more! Get creative and make it your own! Fruity Pebbles, Cheerios, Rice Krispies, and pretzels are just the beginning...

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 185.8 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Monster Treats

  • 3 cups cereal mix
  • 10 ounces (280g) marshmallows
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
  • 1 cup pretzels (broken into smaller pieces)
  • 1/2 cup peanuts (or other nuts)

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How to Make Monster Treats

  1. Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
  2. Add 10 ounces (280g) of marshmallows and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
  3. Remove from heat. Add 3 cups of your favorite cereal mix (such as Fruity Pebbles, Cheerios, and Rice Krispies), 1 cup of pretzels (broken into smaller pieces), and 1/2 cup of peanuts (or other nuts). Stir gently to combine.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly onto a large piece of wax paper or a greased baking sheet.
  5. Let cool completely (at least 30 minutes) before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

109g

Fat

12g

Carbs

12g