Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and you know what that means: time to indulge in some delicious desserts! Whether you’re hosting a feast or bringing a dish to share, impress holiday guests with these easy and tasty recipes featuring your favorite Post™ cereals. From classic pies to creative treats, we’re sharing our best desserts that will make your Thanksgiving table look and taste amazing!
1. Crunchy Pecan Apple Pie
Nothing says Thanksgiving like a warm slice of apple pie. This recipe adds a twist to the traditional dessert by using Great Grains™ Raisins, Dates & Pecans™ cereal. Top it with some whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a heavenly treat. Snag the full recipe.
2. Pumpkin Cheesecake
Step aside pie, these no-bake Pumpkin Cheese Bars are a quick and easy dessert the whole family will love. Proudly made with Malt-O-Meal™ Cinnamon Toasters cereal, this dessert can be thrown together the morning of your Thanksgiving celebration and chilled in the fridge while your guests enjoy their Thanksgiving meal. Try the recipe.
3. Cocoa PEBBLES™ Cereal Turkeys
These cute turkeys are made with Cocoa PEBBLES, marshmallows, chocolate, candy corn, and pretzels. They’re fun to make and even more fun to eat! Kids and adults alike will love these festive and crunchy snacks. Check out the recipe.
4. Grape-Nuts™ Greek Yogurt Pie with Sugared Cranberries
The more pies, the merrier when it comes to Thanksgiving! This festive pie gives you a cheesecake-adjacent option to round out your dessert spread. Grape-Nuts cereal makes for the crunchiest crust that pairs beautifully with the smooth yogurt and cream cheese filling. Get the recipe for this Greek yogurt pie.
5. Shredded Wheat Apple Crisp
Apple crisp is the perfect solution when you’re looking for a fruity, crunchy dessert without the effort of making a pie. And if you need an option without nuts, this crisp will do the trick. Post™ Shredded Wheat cereal provides a delightful flaky texture in place of oats. This thanksgiving dessert is an easy option with few ingredients. Get the recipe for Shredded Wheat apple crisp.
6. Grape-Nuts Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites
Sometimes, you just need a grab-and-go dessert, especially when serving a large family with kids running around. These pumpkin cheesecake bites can be made before the festivities and pulled out at dessert time. Grape-Nuts cereal is pulverized and mixed with pumpkin pie spice to provide a protective layer and some flavor to the bites. Get the pumpkin cheesecake bites recipe.
7. Spiced Pumpkin Bread with Cranberries and Almonds
This quick bread is a great way to build some variety into your Thanksgiving dessert spread, and then doubles as a breakfast treat the next morning! Great Grains Cranberry Almond Crunch™ cereal is the secret ingredient, incorporating all your favorite fall flavors in one box. Get the recipe for spiced pumpkin bread with cranberries and almonds.
These are just some of the amazing desserts you can make with Post cereals this Thanksgiving. Try them out and let us know what you think! Looking for more Thanksgiving inspiration? Try one of these Thanksgiving side dishes. Happy Thanksgiving from Post Consumer Brands!