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    Home » Desserts » Very Berry Cheerios Marshmallow Treat Pops

    Feb 14, 2017 · Modified: Feb 13, 2020 by Sues · This post may contain affiliate links, uses cookies, and generates income via ads · View privacy policy + disclosure statement linked in footer · 9 Comments

    Very Berry Cheerios Marshmallow Treat Pops

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    These Very Berry Cheerios Marshmallow Treat Pops are heart-shaped Rice Krispies treats style pops perfect for Valentine's Day or any time you want to show your love!

    Overhead view of pink heart-shaped Very Berry Cheerios Treats on a popsicle stick on a marble surface with recipe title at top

    Happy Valentine's Day!! I'm half sad that handing out valentines isn't a thing for adults and part totally grateful that I no longer have to go through the stress of picking out the perfect valentines cards and then sitting down and filling them all out.

    My favorite valentines cards as a child (that I can remember... I admittedly forget many years!) include scratch and sniff (those were the jackpot!), Berenstain Bears, The Lion King, and Alf. Ugh I'm totally aging myself right now, huh?

    I think it was Alf that did it. But man, wasn't Alf the best show?? Small Wonder was my other favorite show at that time in my life. Please tell me you've heard of Small Wonder! Though if you're under 30, the chances are probably pretty low. But when those kids try to convince Vicki to buy drugs? Best episode ever. Even better is the fact that I just looked it up and the episode is literally called "Vicki and the Pusher."

    Anyway, please stop me before I fall deeper into that dark hole that is my childhood (not saying my childhood was a dark hole; just that the Internet is a deep, dark hole of 80s nostalgia). Let's talk about something that was also cool in the 80s, but is equally as cool now: Cheerios.

    In case you haven't noticed, I'm a big fan of baking with cereal and love nothing more than when I spot new cereals at the grocery store. Usually Target has the best of fun new cereals, but my local grocery store has been stepping up its game lately and I spotted these Very Berry Cheerios a couple weeks ago. I instantly wanted to try them, but also knew they'd make a fab Valentine's Day dessert.

    Head-on view of a large box of Very Berry Cheerios

    VERY BERRY CHEERIOS MARSHMALLOW TREAT POPS RECIPE

    Since I recently discovered that I actually really like Rice Krispies treats when they're made with Cheerios, I decided to make a berry version of Cheerios treats. They're pretty simple and you really only need a few ingredients, including butter, marshmallows, Cheerios, freeze-dried strawberries, and sprinkles.

    And honestly, the freeze dried strawberries and sprinkles are pretty optional. But highly recommended. I'm just saying it you don't have them, don't let that stop you from making these (but if you're interested, I bought these freeze dried strawberries in bulk on Amazon a while back, so I always have them in stock!). The treats come together in a saucepan in just minutes and then need about an hour to cool in a 9x13 dish.

    Collage showing process for making Very Berry Cheerios Treats Pops for Valentine's Day, including marshmallows in saucepan, Cheerios mixed with marshmallows in saucepan, and Cheerios and marshmallow spread out in dish

    You'll also want a heart cookie cutter. I recommend you get a set like this, so you have lots of different sizes to choose from. After I cut my Cheerios hearts out, I put them on lollipop sticks to make them a little bit more fun.

    Susie's hand holding a heart-shaped Very Berry Cheerios Treats Pop in front of a pink lace shirt

    These are totally the kind of thing that you'll want to pass out with your valentines cards. Remember some cards came with those little red lollipops? I have a feeling Very Berry Cheerios Marshmallow Treat Pops would be a tad bit more fun to get.

    As long as they come with a super cute valentines cards, preferably of the Alf variety.

    Overhead view of several heart-shaped Very Berry Cheerios treats pops on a marble surface surrounded by white and pink sprinkles

    These little heart pops are filled with berry flavor, in part because of the Very Berry (very berry!!) Cheerios and in part because of the added freeze dried strawberries. I'm very thankful for berry Cheerios treats in February in the middle of snow storms and

    I'm pretty sure berries and pink and love are the whole reason Valentine's Day is in February in the first place. Cupid knew we needed a little happiness right about now!

    Landscape overhead closeup of heart-shaped Very Berry Cheerios treats pop for Valentine's Day on a marble surface

    And obviously General Mills knew we needed these Very Berry Cheerios in our lives. It's the kind of cereal that's super fun, but still acceptable for breakfast since it's not completely sugared up like some other cereals.

    Plus, it turns your milk pink and really, what more could you want in life? And especially on Valentine's Day?

    Overhead view of pink heart-shaped Very Berry Cheerios Treats on a popsicle stick on a marble surface

    These gooey Cheerios treats are so much fun and, in my mind, are so much better than Rice Krispies treats.

    By the way, this is what happens when you ask your husband to take pictures of the heart pops while you hold them and then you look at the camera and realize your face is in all of them. This would totally be my mugshot. Though I'm not sure what crime I'd be committing in which I'll be carrying a heart-shaped Cheerios Marshmallow Treat Pop... But probably a good one!!

    Susie standing in front of a staircase holding a heart-shaped Very Berry Cheerios treats pop

    I know it's Tuesday and you're probably spending the day at work and not hanging out with your Valentines (and if you are, then I'm totally #jealous), but I hope your day is still filled with love and hopefully a sweet treat or two.

    But really, who are we kidding... We all know tomorrow is the real holiday, when all Valentine's Day candy is 50% off!!

    How are you treating yourself today?

    If you're looking for some other fun Cheerios recipes (especially Cheerios treats!), check out these Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheerios Bars I made with Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheerios and these Pumpkin Cheerios Marshmallow Treats I made with Pumpkin Spice Cheerios.

    I'm also a fan of these Honey Nut Cheerios Cupcakes from Bakerita!

    Very Berry Cheerios Marshmallow Treat Pops -- These Very Berry Cheerios Marshmallow Treat Pops are Rice Krispies Treats Style Pops made with Very Berry Cheerios and freeze-dried strawberries | wearenotmartha.com

    Very Berry Cheerios Marshmallow Treat Pops

    These Very Berry Cheerios Marshmallow Treat Pops are heart shaped Rice Krispies treats style pops perfect for Valentine's Day or any time you want to show your love!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Cheerios Desserts, Cheerios Recipes, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day Desserts, Very Berry Cheerios
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    Author: Sues

    Ingredients

    • ½ stick (4 Tbsp) unsalted butter
    • 10.5 oz. bag marshmallows (I used mini marshmallows)
    • 6 cups Very Berry Cheerios
    • ¾ cup crumbled freeze dried strawberries
    • ¼ cup sprinkles (I used pink and white)

    Instructions

    • Spray 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
    • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat.
    • Add marshmallows to saucepan and stir until melted.
    • Turn off heat and add in Very Berry Cheerios. Stir until Cheerios are completed coated in marshmallow.
    • Fold in freeze dried strawberries and sprinkles.
    • Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and let sit for about an hour to cool and harden.
    • Cut out heart shapes with heart cookie cutter and add a lollipop stick to the bottom of each heart.
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    Very Berry Cheerios Marshmallow Treat Pops -- These Very Berry Cheerios Marshmallow Treat Pops are heart-shaped Rice Krispies treats style pops perfect for Valentine's Day or any time you want to show your love! | wearenotmartha.com
    Very Berry Cheerios Marshmallow Treat Pops -- These Very Berry Cheerios Marshmallow Treat Pops are heart-shaped Rice Krispies treats style pops perfect for Valentine's Day or any time you want to show your love! | wearenotmartha.com
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    1. Michelle Lahey says

      February 14, 2017 at 1:29 pm

      I LOVED Small Wonder, and totally remember the drug episode! So funny that that was the title of it...hahaha.

    2. Juliana says

      February 14, 2017 at 3:43 pm

      Oh Sues, these are so cute...I love the idea of using the cherries with freeze dried strawberries...these are perfect for Valentine's Day!
      Have a great week 🙂

    3. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

      February 15, 2017 at 8:28 am

      I LOVED Small Wonder! I really wish they had reruns of that, one of my favorite shows. And Punky Brewster and Perfect Strangers...now I'm going WAY back haha. And I loved scratch 'n sniff Valentine's too, though I'd take these pops over them any day. Such a pretty treat, Sues! Love that you used very berry cherrios in here!

    4. Deanna Segrave-Daly says

      February 15, 2017 at 11:02 am

      What a cute idea for Valentine's Day!!

    5. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

      February 15, 2017 at 12:25 pm

      Scratch and sniff!!!!! I remember those cards and stickers! OMG, I used to LOVE those! What ever happened to those things?! Hmmm. Anyways, these marshmallow treats are SO cute!!! Love that you cut them into hearts and served 'em as a pop! So genius! And the very berry flavor?! Gimme dat! These are perfect for anytime, not just Valentine's day! love love looove! Cheers, girlfriend!

    6. Odetta Simpson says

      February 15, 2017 at 2:47 pm

      So great for Valentine's Day or anytime! I also love your shirt in that pic!!!

    7. Tandy | Lavender and Lime says

      February 16, 2017 at 3:28 am

      I love these heart treats 🙂 Saldy, candy was not sold at a discount yesterday when I went shopping!

    8. Sharon says

      February 14, 2019 at 6:22 pm

      These are adorable & since I love Cheerios, I bet they’re delicious too!
      Happy Valentines Day!!
      ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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