My kids think I have flipped out…I have always been a “No chocolate before lunch” Mom. But, when I saw Chocolate Cheerios, I thought maybe it was worth a look…to maybe surprise the kids for Valentine’s Day.
I received my Chocolate Cheerios Pack and as usual, I was unable to keep the treat a secret. So, we all ended up in the kitchen, checking out our chocolate surprise. It was afternoon, so I gave to go ahead to dig in. Everyone loved the taste and they were quick to point out that the Chocolate Cheerios sounded pretty healthy overall…
So I checked out some of the stats on Chocolate Cheerios. Turns out Chocolate Cheerios is low in fat, has 100 calories per serving, contains at least 8 grams of whole grain per serving (at least 48 grams recommended daily), and is a good source of calcium and vitamin D. And, they are made with real cocoa. Yum!
Enter to win a Chocolate Cheerios gift pack for your sweeties! The gift pack includes a box of Chocolate Cheerios to try as well as a chocolate scented spa kit and a ceramic cereal bowl.
So, if you are looking for a fun way to celebrate Valentine’s Day morning…or afternoon…or, shoot, any other morning, these are fun and good. You can also use them in some creative recipes. Here are some ideas:
Strawberry-Chocolate Cheerios® Parfaits
Prep Time: 15 Minutes Start to Finish: 15 Minutes
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
4 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Light Fat Free strawberry yogurt
2 cups Chocolate Cheerios® cereal
- In 4 parfait glasses or clear drinking glasses, layer half of the strawberries, half of the yogurt and half of the cereal. Repeat layers. Serve.
Chocolate Hazelnut Marshmallow Balls
Prep Time: 15 Minutes Start to Finish: 15 Minutes
1/2 cup hazelnut spread with cocoa
1/4 cup milk chocolate chips
14 large marshmallows
Toothpicks
3 cups Chocolate Cheerios® cereal
Round wooden sticks with one pointed end or craft sticks
(flat wooden sticks with round ends)
- In medium microwavable bowl, microwave hazelnut spread and chocolate chips on high 30 seconds; stir until smooth. Place cereal in shallow dish.
- Insert toothpick into marshmallow; dip in chocolate mixture. Roll in cereal to coat completely. Place on large plate; remove toothpick. Repeat with remaining marshmallows. If desired, insert round wooden sticks into each for pops.
- Refrigerate 30 minutes or until chocolate is set. 14 servings
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The Chocolate Cheerios gift pack and information was provided to me by Cheerios through MyBlogSpark.
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Oh, wow, this looks amazing… my kids would just fall over from shock.
though, of course, one thing that is an extra-special treat for my kids in the morning — to their oatmeal, sometimes, I will add a spoonful of peanut butter and about a half-dozen chocolate chips.
Usually it is something far more boring like cinnamon and sugar, or molasses and a bit of syrup (we don't own brown sugar). But peanut butter chocolate chip oatmeal, yeah, they love that…
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Mornings around are house usually start with a good cuddle and back rub for my daughter. She loves this, and it helps her start her day on a good note. She is spoiled in that she usually gets breakfast in bed. **grin**
We should all be that spoiled–it sounds wonderful! Hope she is enjoying soccer–I just signed Em up for this spring season here. I can't wait.
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I guess I'm out on this one. I have teen boys and, well, their in no mood to smile in the morning.
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This looks great. What do I do to make my children smile in the morning? I cheerfully say, "Good morning!"
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My kids smile when I cook them waffles or pancakes in the morning–usually only happens on the weekends.
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I have been wanting to try these! I don’t do anything to make anyone smile in the morning, I need chocolate cereal, lol!
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What I do to make my kids smile in the morning? Sometimes when I make oatmeal pancakes, I add some chocolate chips to them. When I bake oatmeal scones for breakfast, I usually add chocolate chips to them. When I bake banana oatmeal bars for breakfast, I always add chocolate chips to them, too! Hmmm, I see a chocolate and oats theme here.
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Every morning once the kiddos are out of bed, we read the Bible and pray together. Then we read our "family story." The kids love reading our book together. Even though the older two are 14 and 12, they still love hearing me read aloud. Another thing that would make them smile is a box of chocolate Cheerios!! We are chocolate lovers in this house!!
I have to tickle my son awake most mornings. His first response usually isn't a smile though! I make pancakes or waffles on the weekends, which usually brings about a genuine smile.
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My girls smile when I make their favorites for breakfast.
My children usually wake up happy. Not me, though. Mornings come way to early for me. My children smile because I do something silly like put the bag of cereal in the refrigerator.
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Now that sounds like me!
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wow what a fun giveaway!!!! I haven`t even seen chocolate cheerios yet in the stores here!
OK, Now this is something that I can get into! My kids (except for my poor oldest who is allergic) will absolutely love them. As far as smiling in the morning. I am listening to my wife wrestle with the kids on the bed and they are calling me to come and join. This is a regular habit. We love it.
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What fun you guys have! I think the crew people have some of the best mornings!
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For holidays we have dyed cream of wheat. Pink for Valentine's Day, Green for St. Patrick's Day, etc.
I am totally copying you. Although, last year I dyed the toilet water and the milk for St. Patricks and my 3 yr. old was terrified instead of amused!
Chocolate Cheerios! My kiddos would think that was the best!!
I normally hug my kids in the morning! This looks like a cool giveaway!
My little one has a dancing man and we turn him on every morning and dance. He loves it.
When he wakes up I give him tons of kisses and tickle him and he just laughs. I like to start out every morning on a good note.
Something that I do to make my daughter smile in the morning is to tickle her awake. I tickle while singing the wakey, wakey, eggs and baconey song. The teenagers however are a different story. It is harder to coax a smile and positive attitude out of them in the morning hours, but I text them and tell them I love them or that I am praying for them. Hopefully that brings a smile to their face.
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My son loves it when I make pancakes in the morning and make them into fun shapes…letters spelling out his name, hearts, or just bite size dots…it's fun!
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having breakfast and backpacks all ready to go out the door
I don't have kids, but drinking coffee makes ME smile in the morning. Cranky without it! LOL
I am a teacher, so telling them they don't have any work before the bell makes them smile!
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Please enter me! Sometimes I sing to the kids in the morning — they groan and smile about it.
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chocolate cheerios?!?!? can it get any better!
I start the morning by singing to my daughter…she is still young enough where she likes it
Driving my kids to school instead of asking them to walk… A sure fire way to make them smile. Chocolate cereal is a close second.
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