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9 Earth Shattering 90’s Cereal Throwback Remix Recipes

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at FAU chapter.

I think it’s safe to say that cereal has been a major part of almost everyone’s childhood. From pairing it with milk for breakfast or eating it dry as a quick snack to grabbing a bowl in the dining hall freshman year when nothing else looked edible, these sugary classics have always been there for us when we needed that sugar rush with a side of nostalgia to keep us going. Even though many of us now try to make do with Special K and granola to keep us going through the day, sometimes you just have to give in to the cravings and throw one of these favorites into your shopping cart. Read on to see some of your favorite childhood cereals, all grown up and remixed into things WAY cooler than a bowl of milk.

1. Fruity Pebbles

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Chicken and waffles is the ultimate example of sweet and savory coming away in the most epic way.  Add some fruity, crunchy Fruity Pebbles to the mix and you’ve got literal magic.

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Make ’em here: Fruity Pebble Chicken & Waffles

2. Reese’s Puff

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Peanut butter and chocolate is the quintessential combo, and Reese’s Puffs was a serious game changer when they introduced this combo into the breakfast aisle. A breakfast cereal actually based on a candy bar? Legendary. These grab and go treats are perfect for when you’re craving some serious peanut butter.

Get the recipe here: Reese’s Peanut Butter Treats

3. Trix

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Trix AND Kool-Aid?? Sounds like 1998 all over again. This one is nostalgic to the second degree, and I’m loving it. Bring this to your next BBQ and suddenly you’ll be everyone’s childhood best friend.

Get the recipe here: Trix Crust Kool-Aid Pie

4. Honey Smack

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Now this one’s really all grown up. Boozy milkshakes AND our favorite sticky honey cereal from way back when? Sign me up for three, please. #ThirstyThursdays, amirite?

Get the recipe here: Honey Smack and Bourbon Milkshake

5. Lucky Charms

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Another milkshake, albeit a little more kid appropriate. This milkshake is the perfect thing to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. Plus, you can buy the marshmallows by themselves for the ultimate garnish. That is if you can stop yourself from eating them all in the meantime.

Get the recipe here: Lucky Charms Milkshake

6. Cinnamon Toast Crunch

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Because you can ABSOLUTELY have your cake and eat it too. Very few things scream childhood quite like the quintessential combination of cinnamon and sugar, and this cinnamon-ey sweet cake with the added crunch of one of our favorite cereals is sure to be a hit at your next birthday party. Or any party. Or any occasion. Stress baking is real y’all.

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Get the recipe here: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake

7. Apple Jacks

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Oh, mon. Another nostalgic booze-infused ice cream treat to make our list, and this one looks better than the last. The super unique taste of Apple Jacks adds the perfect crunchy deliciousness to bring these brandy ice cream sandwiches from great to literally fantastic. Klondike bars are one thing, but who even knows what I’d do for one of these bad boys?

Get the recipe here: Apple Jacks And Brandy Ice Cream Sandwich

 

8. Cookie Crisp

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I don’t think I’ve ever seen childhood cereal look so damn sophisticated. These Cookie Crisp truffles are a chocolatey trip down memory lane just waiting to happen. Check out the link below to make not only these but other equally awesome cereal truffles. #Thankful for whoever came up with this ingenious idea.

Recipe: Cookie Crisp Truffles

9. Captain Crunch

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Photo by Nicole Solomon

Ending this list with potentially the best looking recipe on here. I mean, aesthetic goals, am I right? These captain crunch pancakes look like the most wonderful toothache waiting to happen, no syrup necessary.

Recipe: Cap’n Crunch Berry Pancakes

Morgan is a recent graduate at Florida Atlantic University, with a degree in Biological Sciences. As a barista/shift supervisor and certified “Coffee Master” at Starbucks Coffee Company, she’s definitely got the inside scoop on all things caffeine. When she’s not busy impulse buying sushi mats and fondue sets on Amazon, you can usually find her testing out a new recipe in the kitchen (and crossing her fingers that the smoke alarm doesn’t go off). She makes a point to try to make dinner every single night, and rarely makes the same thing twice. Her dream kitchen includes an ice cream machine and an island with a built-in hibachi stove. Even though her degree is in biology, Spoon has helped her discover her passion for writing and editing, and hopes to land a job that allows her to use the social media and writing/editing skills that Spoon has taught her.