These fresh Apple Cinnamon Cheerios snacks with strawberry fluff are so kid friendly! Most children can make this gluten free snack recipe by themselves; if you have children like our daughter that love to make food for other people, then they can give the gift of Cheerios with this recipe as well.
Enjoy these fresh Apple Cinnamon Cheerios snacks with strawberry fluff for a tasty gluten free recipe. These are perfect for a fun after school snack for kids and adults will love them, too. Making strawberry fluff is easy and adds delicious flavor and a bit of texture to these Apple Cinnamon Cheerios snacks.
If you do not care for strawberry fluff or want a healthier twist on this snack recipe, you can easily use vanilla or strawberry yogurt in place of the marshmallow fluff.
To make the strawberry fluff, blend cream cheese, and marshmallow creme by hand until combined.
Strawberry Topping Ingredients and Directions
Of course, any recipe you make that you want to be healthier requires organic ingredients. This time, organic, strawberries are necessary and the freshly squeezed lemons are important as well.
Place strawberries in a large bowl. Sprinkle with sugar and add water & lemon, and
begin to mash with potato masher until blended.
Slice the green apples to desired thickness with a sharp chef’s knife or paring knife. Remove the core and seed from the middle part of each slice. To prevent browning of apple, place the apple slices in 1/2 teaspoon salt to 1 quart of water for about 3-5 minutes.
Lay the apples on a flat surface to dry for a few minutes. Then spread the marshmallow fluff over the sliced apple and add a layer of strawberry topping.
Finally, add Apple Cinnamon Cheerios or desired Cheerios cereal to the top for
crunch and added nutrition.
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Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Cheerios Snacks with Strawberry Fluff
Ingredients
Strawberry Fluff Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 7 oz marshmallow creme Jet Puff
Strawberry Topping Ingredients
- 16 oz organic strawberries cleaned and hulled
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/8 cup water
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon
Other Ingredients
- 1/2 dozen green apples
Instructions
Strawberry Fluff Directions
- To make the strawberry fluff, blend cream cheese, and marshmallow creme by hand until combined.
Strawberry Topping Directions
- Place strawberries in a large bowl. Sprinkle with sugar and add water & lemon, and begin to mash with potato masher until blended.
Apple Cinnamon Cheerios Snacks Directions
- Slice the green apples to desired thickness with a sharp chef's knife or paring knife. Remove the core and seed from the middle part of each slice.
- To prevent browning of apple place the apple slices in 1/2 teaspoon salt to 1 quart of water for about 3-5 minutes.
- Lay the apples on a flat surface to dry for a few minutes. Then spread the marshmallow fluff over the sliced apple and add a layer of strawberry topping.
- Finally, add Apple Cinnamon Cheerios or desired Cheerios cereal to the top for crunch and added nutrition.
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Jeanette says
That looks really good! Its easy to make and healthy too! I can’t wait to make this with my kiddos!
robin rue says
That sounds like an awesome snack. I totally want to make these for my kiddos!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
That looks so good! I can’t wait to give this a try! And strawberry fluff?! What the what?! Om nom nom.
Liz Mays says
Oh what a treat! This is such a fun use of apple cinnamon cheerios! I think these would make wonderful after school snacks.
Dawn McAlexander says
I love apple cinnamon Cheerios. They rank high on my list of favorite cereals. I am betting this would be one great tasting snack.
valmg @ Mom Knows It All says
This sounds like a really tasty snack, and I love how simple it is to make. We’ve tried many of the Cheerios and the apple is one of my son’s favorites.
Melissa says
My kids love cheerios but we never got the apple cinnamon cheerios so if we make this treat we will be trying all new ingredients. I love the idea of strawberry fluff so we will try this after my next trip to the market.
Mama to 6 blessi fs says
What a fun recipe. I have never seen cheerios eaten this way, my kids would get kick out of this!
Sarah says
Apple Cinnamon Cheerios? How did I not know these existed? I’ll definitely be looking for this on my next trip to Walmart.
reesa says
forget the kids! I want these! What a fun snack! It would be great for after school!
Claudia Krusch says
I am always looking for gluten free recipes to try. This looks so delicious and easy to make. I am sure it will be a big hit.
Dawn Lopez says
This is such a fun idea for an after school snack. I’m sure my son would love it!
Stacie says
That looks like a tasty after school snack. I’ll have to make it for my youngest.
Sherry says
What a great snack idea. I can’t wait to try it for myself.
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
That flavor combo sounds amazingly delicious! I can’t wait to try these!!
Hali @daytodayMOMents says
Oh that looks like it’ll be great tasting with a nice texture crunch to it! Thanks for sharing.
omia says
Making strawberry fluff is easy and adds delicious flavor and a bit of texture to these Apple Cinnamon Cheerios snacks. If you do not care for strawberry fluff or want a healthier twist on this snack recipe, you can easily use vanilla or strawberry yogurt in place of the marshmallow fluff.