Cinnamon Breakfast Bites
These breakfast bites taste a lot like a cinnamon sugar doughnut hole, but so much healthier since they are baked!
Serving6 servings
Ingredients
- 1⅓ cups flour
- 1 cup Rice Krispies Cereal, coarsely crushed
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup butter flavored shortening
- ½ cup milk
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup butter , melted
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, crushed cereal, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Then cut in the shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in milk just until moistened. (The mixture is kind of dry, but if it's way too dry add an extra 1 teaspoon of milk so it's all barely moistened.)
- Shape into 1 inch balls.
- In a small bowl combine the cinnamon and 2/3 cup sugar.
- Dip each ball into butter, then roll into cinnamon/sugar mixture.
- Arrange in a single layer in an 8 x 8 baking dish that has been lightly sprayed with non stick cooking spray.
- Bake at 420 degrees for 15 to 17 minutes.
- Makes 2 dozen breakfast bites.
Notes
To store these tasty cinnamon bites, place them in an airtight container for the next time you are ready for a snack, and they will last for 4 days in the fridge. Or, put them in a freezer bag and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 401 kcal · Carbohydrates: 53 g · Protein: 4 g · Fat: 20 g · Saturated Fat: 9 g · Trans Fat: 2 g · Cholesterol: 29 mg · Sodium: 460 mg · Potassium: 68 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 28 g · Vitamin A: 660 IU · Vitamin C: 3 mg · Calcium: 114 mg · Iron: 3 mg