These No-Bake Clusters are perfect for kids to help make! Combining chocolate, peanut butter, and crunchy cereal, they’re an easy, no-bake treat that kids and adults alike will love. Great for school lunches, after-school snacks, or a quick dessert.
Kid-Friendly No-Bake Clusters
These No-Bake Clusters are perfect for kids to help make! Combining chocolate, peanut butter, and crunchy cereal, they’re an easy, no-bake treat that kids and adults alike will love. Great for school lunches, after-school snacks, or a quick dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cupssemi-sweet chocolate chipsor milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cupcreamy peanut butter(optional for nut-free, can substitute with sunflower butter)
- 2 cupscrispy rice cerealor cornflake cereal
- 1 cupmini marshmallows
- 1/2 cupchopped pretzelsor nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate and Peanut Butter:In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Stir in the peanut butter until fully combined.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Stir in the peanut butter until fully combined.
- Combine Ingredients:In a large bowl, mix the cereal, mini marshmallows, and chopped pretzels (if using). Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the dry ingredients and gently fold until everything is well coated.
- In a large bowl, mix the cereal, mini marshmallows, and chopped pretzels (if using). Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the dry ingredients and gently fold until everything is well coated.
- Form the Clusters:Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the baking sheet to form clusters. You can use a cookie scoop for even sizes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the baking sheet to form clusters. You can use a cookie scoop for even sizes.
- Chill to Set:Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 20-30 minutes, or until the clusters are firm.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 20-30 minutes, or until the clusters are firm.
- Serve:Once set, remove the clusters from the fridge and enjoy! Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for a firmer texture.
- Once set, remove the clusters from the fridge and enjoy! Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for a firmer texture.
Notes
Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to a week.
Variations: Substitute chocolate with white chocolate, or add dried fruits like cranberries or raisins for extra flavor.
