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Vegan Peanut Cheerio No Bake Treats

Cheerio Peanut Treats
A crunchy, sweet and sticky treat that's easy and quick to prepare and very yummy to eat!
Freya
5 from 1 vote
Prep 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
setting time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 large baking sheet, lightly oiled
  • 1 large mixing bowl, lightly oiled
  • 1 Cooking or candy thermometer

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cheerios - we use the low fat oat Cheerios or an alternative brand (see note in post)
  • ¾ cup Salted Peanuts - chopped coarsly
  • ⅓ cup Molasses - or golden syrup
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Vinegar - I use apple cider
  • ¼ cup Water
  • 1 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda

Instructions

  • Place the Cheerios and chopped peanuts in the oiled mixing bowl and combine. Set to one side.
  • In a large heavy bottomed saucepan, heat the brown sugar, molasses, water and vinegar until it reaches hard ball stage (120c/250f). This should take less than 5 minutes.
  • Quickly but carefully remove the pan from the heat and stir the bicarbonate of soda into the caramel using a wooden spoon.
  • It will lighten up in colour and look foamy.
  • Quickly pour this over the Cheerio/nut mixture and mix thoroughly until everything is coated.
  • Pour onto your large oiled baking sheet.
  • Leave to cool for a minute or two before you are able to handle the mixture (it cools off surprisingly quickly).
  • Whilst you wait, run some really hot water into the caramel pan to clean it off. Or put it in the dishwasher if you have one!
  • Once you are able to easily handle the mixture, gently ease it into small piles pressing together any bits that have come unstuck. Leave to cool completely.

Please note that where the recipe asks for milk, butter or yogurt, this refers to any plant-based version that you prefer.

Nutrition Facts
Vegan Peanut Cheerio No Bake Treats
Amount per Serving
Calories
97
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.5
g
3
%
Trans Fat
 
0.001
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
104
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
165
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
16
g
5
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
14
g
16
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
77
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
0.5
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
35
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.