Ah, to be a kid on a snow day. No school, magical snowflakes falling from the sky, and all the freedom in the world to play all day. It’s the perfect day to bake some special recipes, whether as a treat for the family or as an activity to do together with your kids. We’ve selected some of our favorites to keep you occupied and cozy on your next snow day.
Kid-friendly snow day recipes to make together
Hot Cocoa Crispy Squares
Hot cocoa is required on a snow day in. Now enjoy it in snack form. These easy marshmallow cereal treats use Cocoa PEBBLES™ and hot cocoa mix to achieve that cozy, chocolatey flavor. Don’t forget the extra marshmallow topping!
Get the recipe for hot cocoa crispy squares.
Malt-O-Meal™ Coco Roos™ Cereal Cupcakes
A snow day is the perfect excuse for a special sweet treat, like these cupcakes. Kids can help make the boxed chocolate cake mix, frost the cupcakes and top with Coco Roos cereal and sprinkles.
Get the recipe for Malt-O-Meal Coco Roos cereal cupcakes.
Marshmallow Fruity PEBBLES™ Cereal Double Marshmallow Pops
Kids can create their own colorful marshmallow treats to enjoy alongside a warm hot chocolate – or on their own! Help little ones dip marshmallows into melted candy melts and cereal and encourage them to get creative with decorating.
Get the recipe for Marshmallow Fruity PEBBLES cereal double marshmallow pops.
“EZ” Fruity Popcorn Snack
When it’s time to settle down for a movie, you need popcorn. Have the kids help you make this popcorn snack mix featuring Waffle Crisp™ cereal before you get cozy on the couch.
Get the recipe for “EZ” fruity popcorn snack.
Snow day breakfast recipes
Easy Banana Pancakes
The last thing you need to do on a snow day is head out to the grocery store. These banana pancakes get their banana flavor from Great Grains™ Banana Nut Crunch™ cereal, so no need to stock up on fresh bananas.
Get the recipe for easy banana pancakes.
Fruity PEBBLES™ French Toast Sticks
These colorful French toast sticks will delight your kids and get them ready for a fun day at home. Perfectly grabbable and easy to make with traditional snow day staples and Fruity PEBBLES cereal.
Get the recipe for Fruity PEBBLES French toast sticks.
Whole Wheat Grape-Nuts Waffles with Warm Pear Compote
Why not try something elegant to celebrate your day stuck at home? Make your own whole wheat waffles from scratch, with a delightful crunch thanks to Grape-Nuts™ cereal in the batter. Top it off with a warm spiced pear and raisin compote.
Get the recipe for Whole Wheat Grape-Nuts Waffles with Warm Pear Compote.
Snow day baked goods
Puffed Wheat Cereal Cookies
A snow day is the perfect day for baking cookies. If you’re a Golden Crisp™ cereal family, try these easy cookies that will be ready in just 30 minutes.
Get the recipe for puffed wheat cereal cookies.
Double Apple Bran Cereal Muffins
Make muffins on a snow day, have them the rest of the week to snack on! With applesauce and apples, you get double the apple flavor.
Get the recipe for double apple bran cereal muffins.
Crunchy Cinnamon Coffee Cake
The adults of your family deserve a sweet treat, too. This coffee cake gets its crunch from Post™ Raisin Bran cereal.
Get the recipe for crunchy cinnamon coffee cake.
Kitchen-cupboard mains for a snow day
Cheese Puff Chicken Tenders
Chicken tenders, please! This is sure to delight your family for lunch or dinner on your snowed in day. Barbara’s™ Original Cheese Puffs add texture and flavor to your kid’s favorite meal.
Get the recipe for cheese puff crunch chicken tenders.
Shredded Wheat Mac and Cheese
This isn’t your boxed mac and cheese. With herbs, onions, cheese, this mac and cheese is full of flavor. The topping uses Shredded Wheat Original Spoon Size™ cereal for the ultimate comfort food dinner.
Get the recipe for shredded wheat mac and cheese.
Grape-Nuts Spicy Vegetarian Bean Chili
The secret to filling vegetarian chili? Grape-Nuts! Really! You won’t miss the meat in this hearty meal.
Get the recipe for Grape-Nuts spicy vegetarian bean chili.
Still looking for more inspiration? Check out our entire recipe catalog to find your next snow day kitchen project.