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Nut Free Valentine’s Cupid Crunch Recipe

This Valentine’s Cupid Crunch recipe is so easy to throw together and will leave you craving the next handful! It is sweet, crunchy and the perfect treat for the classroom’s Valentine party! 

I am always looking for party treats that are easy to make with not too many ingredients or hassle. Holding up well so it can be made ahead of time is also really important! Nothing is worse then taking time to make some fancy creation and by the time it makes it in to your kiddos classroom or other gathering it is well….less than desirable. 

You can take this recipe and change it so easily for each holiday, too! Which makes it a go – to for my fam. Just change up your fun add in toppings to match the holiday color theme or even get creative with make your own powdered sugar by blending freeze dried fruits! White chocolate chips with some food coloring can change the entire appearance of your mix!

You will be surprised at how many people will ask you for this recipe and then be CRAZY surprised at how easy it is to make.

Now, while it is common to make chows with peanut butter we happen to have a nut allergy in our family. So I have opted out of a nut butter and went with sunflower butter instead. As a peanut butter enthusiast myself I will tell you that there is not much of a difference in taste or texture by doing this simple swap out. 

Valentine’s Cupid Crunch

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup of sunflower butter
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 9 cups of corn Chex cereal
  • 2-2.5 cups of powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups of Valentine’s M&Ms 

Other toppings of your choice:

  • Color themed sprinkles
  • Pearl sprinkles
  • Freeze dried strawberries
  • Cinnamon hearts

 

cupid crunch mix

 

Directions:

  1. Combine butter, chocolate chips and sunflower butter in a bowl and microwave until melted and smooth. Roughly 1 minute in microwave, be sure to stir occasionally.
  2. Add in vanilla extract to mixture and pour over Chex cereal in a bowl that has a cover. Stir until all of the cereal is evenly coated with chocolate mixture.
  3. Dump powdered sugar into bowl and cover. Shake until mixture is well coated with sugar. 
  4. Add in your fun toppings to your liking!
  5. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to a week! 

 

Yield: 12-15 servings

Nut Free Valentine's Cupid Crunch Recipe

Nut Free Valentine's Cupid Crunch Recipe

A festive Cupid crunch or chow that is sure to make your heart sing!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup of sunflower butter
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 9 cups of corn Chex cereal
  • 2-2.5 cups of powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups of Valentine's M&Ms
  • Other toppings of your choice:
  • Color themed sprinkles
  • Pearl sprinkles
  • Freeze dried strawberries
  • Cinnamon hearts

Instructions

  1. Combine butter, chocolate chips and sunflower butter in a bowl and microwave until melted and smooth. Roughly 1 minute in microwave, be sure to stir occasionally.
  2. Add in vanilla extract to mixture and pour over Chex cereal in a bowl that has a cover. Stir until all of the cereal is evenly coated with chocolate mixture.
  3. Dump powdered sugar into bowl and cover. Shake until mixture is well coated with sugar. 
  4. Add in your fun toppings to your liking!
  5. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to a week! 

Other Valentine’s Variations for the Sweet Tooth

There are so many fun Valentine’s Day treats out there. You can find lists of things made perfectly for classroom V-Day parties, sweets for your sweetie or concoctions maybe made just-for-you!

Last year I made Valentine’s themed drinks for the kiddos and they were a hit! My Valentine’s Day Treat for Kids will take you through how to make this sweet drink for your tiny sweethearts.

Or if you are planning your own Valentine’s Day dinner we have 7 Decadent Valentine’s Day Desserts for Two that might be the perfect finalized touch to your romantic evening in. 

Heart Shaped Rice Krispie Treats by Adventures of Mel

Another easy but deliciously sweet treat that everyone goes crazy for! Gooey and adorable!

valentines crunch rice krispie

 

Mini Heart Applie Pies by Good Life of a Housewife

How absolutely adorable are these tiny little love pies?! The cuteness factor is unmatched!

cupid crunch apple pie

Image credit: Good Life of a Housewife

 

Easy Shortbread Cookies by The Café Sucre Farine

Tiny little drops of Valentine’s Day love! These are very easy but beautiful treats!

valentines shortbread

Image credit: The Café Sucre Farine

 

No matter the occasion these treats are perfect to make as a sign of your love to someone special or even to plan into your self love/self care day! Remember though, no sharing! 

And the best part of them all? They won’t keep you slaving in the kitchen all day. The gesture will just be as grand as a gift and the gratitude from your little one for making their holiday that much more filled with love is priceless. 

So grab your ingredients, get to it and you’ll have a really cute and mighty delicious treat in 5 minutes or less!

Happy love day to my lovely friends!

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Love, light and a little grace…

-Olivia

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