Ingredient in homemade cereal treats
Homemade cereal treats are a no-bake dessert made by binding cereal with melted marshmallows and butter. This classic American treat is known for its sweet, chewy texture and is often shaped into bars or squares for easy serving.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These treats are high in carbohydrates, primarily from sugar and refined grains, with a moderate amount of fat from butter. A single serving provides a quick energy boost but is low in essential nutrients like protein and fiber.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 240 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 130 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Potassium | 45 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.15 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.17 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.0 mg |
| Folate | 40 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 35 mg |
Per 1 bar (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this treat is a nostalgic staple of American childhood, often associated with school bake sales and family kitchens. Its unique texture comes from the gelatin in marshmallows, which creates a chewy matrix that holds the cereal together without baking.
