Baking

20 easy desserts made with your favourite cereals

Not just for breakfast!
No-bake mars bar slice

Let your favourite cereals escape the confines of the humble breakfast bowl and allow them to shine in a sweeter, more satisfying way. From the chocolate crackles you’re sure to remember from childhood to wheaty muffins and classic cornflake cookies, these easy recipes give your brekky go-tos deliciously decadent updates. So whether you’re looking to use up some leftover cereals or just want to get creative, these sweet treats will inspire.

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Chocolate and coconut Weet-Bix slice

Chocolate and coconut Weet-Bix slice

This classic chocolate Weetbix slice is a simple old fashioned slice we grew up with. It’s rich and chocolatey and great in kids lunchboxes

chocolate caramel cornflake slice

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Choc-caramel cornflake slice

Choc-caramel cornflake slice

Combining chocolate, caramel and cornflakes for a creative spin on the classic, this delicious slice makes the perfect addition to school lunchboxes and goes wonderfully with a morning cuppa.

White Christmas slice

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White Christmas slice

White chocolate fans rejoice! This delicious White Christmas slice is filled with chewy cherries, apricots and coconut. Quick and easy just refrigerate till firm, then serve.

Photography by Teny Aghamalian. Styling by Louise Bickle

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Chocolate and sultana crackles

These chocolate and sultana crackles are one way to sneak a little bit of fruit and fibre into unsuspecting kids at a party. Happily, they’re so delicious you’re bound to get away with it.

caramel cornflake chews

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Caramel cornflake chews

Caramel cornflake chews

chocolate cornflake slice

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Chocolate cornflake slice

Lunchbox surprise, kids’ party food, or a sweet treat to have with your morning coffee, the chocolate cornflake slice is surprisingly versatile and child’s play to make.

Honey joys

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Honey joys

Honey joys

Sweet honey meets crunchy cornflakes in this classic afternoon treat.

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White chocolate crackles

White chocolate crackles

These fun sweet bites are great for nibbles at a kid’s party and so simple and quick to make.

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Munchy crunchy

Munchy crunchy

Treasure these – they’ll make any children’s party go off with a bang.

crunchy bubble bars

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Crunchy bubble bars

Crunchy bubble bars

white-choc peanut cornflake cookies

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White chocolate peanut cornflake cookies

White chocolate peanut cornflake cookies

A delicious twist on our classic cornflake cookies these white chocolate cornflake cookies with peanuts are crunchy and delicious.

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Leftover cereal slice

Leftover cereal slice

Attention all budget-savvy bakers: this crunchy, chocolately slice is a genius way of using up leftover cereal.

Cornflake cookies

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Cornflake cookies

Cornflake cookies

These crunchy, golden cookies will put a smile on your kids’ faces.

cereal dessert recipes

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Choc peanut crackle slice

Choc peanut crackle slice

crunchy chocolate squares

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Crunchy chocolate squares

Crunchy chocolate squares**

mango & coconut muffins

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Crunchy mango & coconut muffins

Crunchy mango & coconut muffins

These muffins are best served on the day of making.

nutty cornflake slice

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Nutty cornflake slice

Nutty cornflake slice

coco crackle pop cake

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Coco crackle pop cake

Coco crackle pop cake

A cracking kids’ party wouldn’t be complete without a cake to match. Combining everyone’s favourite Coco Pops and Mars Bars, this cake from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s Best-Ever Kids Cakes cookbook will be snapped up in no time!

Marshmallow rice bubble slice

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Marshmallow rice bubble slice

Marshmallow rice bubble slice

This 4-ingredient recipe is quick, easy and makes for a fun after-school snack. And it’s a great way to get the kids helping in the kitchen.

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Rice bubble cupcakes with fairy floss

Rice bubble cupcakes with fairy floss

They’ll make any children’s party go off with a bang.

wheaty banana muffins

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Wheaty banana muffins

Wheaty banana muffins

Classic banana muffins have been given a local twist by adding a well known national breakfast cereal to the mix.

No-bake mars bar slice

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No-bake Mars Bar slice

No-bake Mars Bar slice

Mars Bars are a classic treat and what better way to enjoy them than this quick and easy slice.

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