Ingredients
• 3 cups crisp rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
• 1 cup pretzel sticks or mini twists
• ½ cup roasted peanuts or chopped peanut butter cups
• ¼ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas) – for “guts”!
• ½ cup mini marshmallows – the “ghostly” touch
• ½ cup Halloween sprinkles (orange, black, purple)
For the peanut butter coating:
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter (or sunflower seed butter for nut-free)
• ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
• 2 tbsp coconut oil or butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp cinnamon (optional, for warmth)
• 1–2 drops orange or black food-safe gel (optional, for eerie color)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cereal, pretzels, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, marshmallows, and sprinkles. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Optional: Stir in a drop of food coloring for a ghoulish glow!
- Pour warm mixture over the dry ingredients. Gently stir with a spatula until everything is evenly coated—don’t crush the cereal!
- Press mixture into an 8×8-inch pan or scoop into clusters on parchment paper.
- Let cool at room temperature or chill 15–20 minutes until set.
- Break into “munchable” pieces or serve in themed bowls.
✨ Add monster magic: Stick candy eyes into the clusters or drizzle with melted chocolate to make spiderwebs!
💡 Perfect for trick-or-treat goodie bags, classroom treats, or haunted house snacks!
PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time : 10 mins , Cook Time : 5 mins , Total Time : 30 mins (includes setting) , Servings : 12 (½-cup servings) , Calories : 150 , Net Carbs: 18g , Fats: 8g , Protein: 5g