No-Bake Nutella Cereal Clusters

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These chewy, crunchy Nutella cereal clusters are the perfect no-bake treat. Packed with roasted peanuts and crispy cereal, held together by a warm, gooey Nutella-honey-butter blend, they’re a sweet-and-salty snack you’ll make on repeat.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

Made in one pot and done in under 20 minutes, these easy Nutella clusters require no oven and no fuss. They’re portable, make-ahead friendly, and ideal for parties, lunchboxes, or midnight cravings. The blend of sweet chocolate-hazelnut spread with salty peanuts and cereal hits every note.

No-Bake Nutella Cereal Clusters

Looking for a quick treat that doesn’t require turning on your oven? These Nutella cereal clusters come to the rescue with chewy, crunchy, chocolatey goodness in every bite.

The recipe uses simple pantry staples: Nutella (or any chocolate hazelnut spread), honey, butter, peanuts, and crisp rice or flake cereal. Everything comes together in one saucepan and one big bowl. It’s fast, it’s easy, and it’s dangerously delicious.

These clusters are a flavor and texture celebration: sticky, crunchy, creamy, and salty-sweet all at once. The butter and honey get melted together to create a glossy, golden base. Stir in the Nutella and salt, and you get a smooth, spoon-licking sauce that coats the mix-ins perfectly.

Peanuts bring the crunch and saltiness that balance out the sweetness. The cereal gives that irresistible light crispiness. Together, they create snack clusters that satisfy every craving.

Scoop the mixture onto a lined baking sheet, shape into little mounds, and chill. That’s it. Once set, they’re firm enough to pick up but still chewy when you bite in.

These make an excellent treat for kids, but they’re also great with a coffee break, packed in lunchboxes, or brought to casual get-togethers.

You can swap in different nuts or cereal based on what you have. Almonds, cashews, cornflakes, or puffed rice all work beautifully. Even mini marshmallows or dried fruit can make an appearance if you want to change it up.

They keep well in the fridge and can be frozen for future snack attacks. Stack them in jars or wrap them individually for on-the-go treats.

And while they look humble, they taste like you spent way more time on them than you did. Homemade never looked so easy—or delicious.

Servings: Makes about 12 clusters

Time:

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Chill Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup Nutella or chocolate hazelnut spread
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup dry roasted salted peanuts
• 1 3/4 cups crispy flake cereal (like Special K)

Instructions:

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the honey and butter together until combined.
3. Bring to a light boil and let simmer for 1 minute.
4. Remove from heat and stir in Nutella and salt until smooth.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine peanuts and cereal.
6. Pour the warm Nutella mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until evenly coated.
7. Use a large spoon or cookie scoop to drop mounds onto the prepared baking sheet.
8. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour until firm.
9. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Tips:

• Don’t skip the salt—it really balances the sweetness.
• Try almond butter or sunflower seed butter instead of Nutella.
• Add crushed pretzels for extra crunch and saltiness.
• Great for batch-making and freezing ahead of time.