Hot Buttered Mini Donuts: 5 Irresistible Variations
Craving a quick sweet snack that tastes like it came straight from a fair? These Hot Buttered Mini Donuts are the perfect bite-sized treat! Made with crunchy oat cereal coated in warm butter, cinnamon, and sugar, they’re the ultimate no-bake delight.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups plain toasted oat cereal
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon until well combined. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan until fully melted. If using vanilla extract, stir it in now.
- Add the cereal to a large mixing bowl and pour the melted butter over it. Stir gently to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the cereal while mixing gently to ensure even coating.
- Spread the cereal on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let it cool for 10–15 minutes so the coating sets.
Notes
- This recipe is a quick and easy snack option.
- Perfect for breakfast or as a fun treat for kids.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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