Get out the cereal. It’s time to make a gluten free pie crust. A Cheerios Pie Crust. This recipe is a perfect substitution for creamy no-bake pies that use a graham cracker crust.
Before we get to the recipe, I think it’s fair to mention that there is always a debate online about Cheerios. Some people with a gluten sensitivity have a reaction to eating this cereal while others do not.
If you react to Cheerios but have found a great alternative oat cereal that you love, please share it below in the comments for other readers.
All of this still leads to the following question…….
Are Cheerios Gluten Free
Yes, according to General Mills, Cheerios are gluten free. They currently have no ingredients in them that contain gluten. Manufacturers recipes can change. ALWAYS READ YOUR PACKAGING to be safe.
Cheerios are made with oats. Even though they are marked gluten free, some people are still sensitive to them. This is because oats are one of the grains that sometimes come in contact with other grains, like wheat, during processing.
Cheerios Pie Crust – Which Cheerios Should Be Used
Any Cheerios flavor works in the is recipe. Depending on the sweetness of the variety used, you may need to adjust the amount of sugar in your recipe.
What Types of Pies Does This Crust Work Best With
The Cheerios Pie Crust works best with creamy no-bake type pies and ones that typically use a graham cracker crust.
Cheerios Pie Crust Tips
In addition to using any flavor of Cheerios you choose. Here are few other recipe tips.
The Sugar – Use brown sugar or white granulated sugar in this recipe.
The Amount of Cheerios – Adjust the amount of Cheerios used depending on the desired crust thickness.
Butter Amount – Adjust the butter amount a little up or down if you find the mixture does not stick together or is too sticky when mixed.
Crushing Cheerios – If you don’t own a food processor, use a large resalable bag and rolling pin, meat mallet, or heavy sauté pan to crush the Cheerios.
For those of you that eat Cheerios as part of your gluten free lifestyle, I hope you make Cheerios Pie Crust and give it a try. It’s that graham cracker crust texture without the graham crackers.
More Gluten Free Dessert Recipes
Cookies and Cream Fudge – A fudge recipe that combines sweetened condensed milk, chocolate, and gluten free chocolate sandwich cookies for an easy recipe rich and decedent.
No Fuss Gluten Free Banana Pudding – Banana Pudding is mostly gluten free. Swap the vanilla wafers out for gluten free ones and you’ve got an easy no fuss dessert perfect for potlucks, picnics and more.
Gluten Free Apple Crisp – Apples and warm spices get topped with a slightly sweet and buttery oat topping.
Honey Nut Cheerios Brownies – Honey Nut Cheerios make a great blond style brownie by providing great texture to this sweet treat.
No Bake Peanut Butter Bars – A favorite flavor combination together in one gluten free dessert bar.
Follow me on Pinterest for even more gluten free recipes.
Cheerios Pie Crust
Ingredients
- 3 ¾ Cups Honey Nut Cheerios, Crushed
- ¼ Cup Brown Sugar or White Granulated Sugar
- 7 Tbs Butter Melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF
- Crush the Cheerios in fine crumbs using a food processor or other method listed in the notes below.
- In a large bowl combine the Cheerios, Brown Sugar and Melted Butter until it’s mixed well
- Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of an ungreased 9 inch pie dish.
- Bake 8-10 Minutes until lightly golden brown.
- Cool crust completely before filling. This will take about 30 minutes.
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Notes
- The Cheerios Flavor – I use Honey Nut Cheerios in this recipe, but any Cheerios flavor works. Depending on the sweetness of the variety used, you may need to adjust the amount of sugar in your recipe.
- The Sugar – Use brown sugar or white granulated sugar in this recipe.
- The Amount of Cheerios – Adjust the amount of Cheerios used depending on the desired crust thickness.
- Butter Amount – Adjust the butter amount a little up or down if you find the mixture does not stick together or is too sticky when mixed.
- Crushing Cheerios – If you don’t own a food processor, use a large resalable bag and rolling pin, meat mallet, or heavy sauté pan to crush the Cheerios.
