This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx on behalf of Ocean Spray.
Do cranberries have seeds? Yes, they do! Learn more about these powerful red seeds including their healthy benefits, what they taste like and how to use them in a simple recipe for Crispy Cereal Treats with Cranberry Seeds.
Did you know that cranberries have seeds and that they are edible? Not only are they edible but they pack a powerful, healthy punch when added to your favorite recipes.
Ocean Spray’s Cranberry Seeds are harvested from Ocean Spray cranberries. Rather than going to waste, these cranberry seeds are upcycled which contributes to a more sustainable supply chain.
There are endless ways to use cranberry seeds, including in Crispy Cereal Treats!
Healthy Benefits of Cranberry Seeds
Cranberry seeds are loaded with healthy benefits. Some of the health benefits of cranberry seeds include:
- Fiber: cranberry seeds have 1.6 times more fiber than chia or flax seeds
- Good source of zinc, magnesium and Omega-3 fatty acids
- May help support digestive, immunity, heart and brain health
Learn more about these amazing little red seeds at www.cranberryseeds.com.
What Do Cranberry Seeds Taste Like?
While raw cranberries are extremely tart and many people do not enjoy eating them without cooking them or adding sugar, cranberry seeds have very little flavor.
You can easily add these seeds to all of your favorite recipes to add a healthy kick without affecting the overall flavor of your food.
How to Make Crispy Cereal Treats with Cranberry Seeds
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter
- Rice Cereal: you can use gluten free, if needed
- Marshmallows
- Ocean Spray Cranberry Seeds
The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.
Prep!
Spray an 8-inch square pan with non-stick spray. Set aside.
Create!
In a non-stick pan, over medium low heat, melt the butter.
Once the butter is melted, add the marshmallows and continue to stir with a heat-resistant rubber spatula until melted.
Once melted, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cereal and cranberry seeds until evenly combined.
Press the mixture into the prepared pan evenly. Let cool.
Chef’s Tip: lightly dampen your hands before pressing the cereal treats into the pan to keep the marshmallow from sticking to them.
Present!
Once cooled, remove the pressed mixture from the pan. Slice into 6 squares and serve.
Tips and Techniques
- For thicker cereal treats, double the recipe.
- Lightly dampen your hands before pressing the cereal treats into the pan to keep the marshmallow from sticking to them.
- Store cereal treats individually wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature. Use within 2-3 days for the best results.
More Ways To Use Cranberry Seeds
As mentioned above, cranberry seeds can be added to almost any recipe without any major affect on the flavor. Simply sprinkle some your favorite foods or into your favorite recipes.
Some easy ways to use cranberry seeds includes:
- Breakfast: sprinkle on oatmeal, yogurt or cereal
- Baked Goods: mix into cookie or cake batter
- Snacks: sprinkle onto popcorn, mix into snack bars, freeze into popsicles
- Smoothies: add cranberry seeds to all of your favorite smoothie recipes
There are so many ways you can get creative with cranberry seeds!
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Crispy Cereal Treats with Cranberries
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 ounces marshmallows
- 3 cups rice cereal
- 1 tablespoon Ocean Spray Cranberry Seeds
Instructions
- Spray an 8-inch square pan with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- In a non-stick pan, over medium low heat, melt the butter.
- Once the butter is melted, add the marshmallows and continue to stir with a heat-resistant rubber spatula until melted.
- Once melted, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cereal and cranberry seeds until evenly combined.
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan evenly. Let cool.
- Once cooled, remove the pressed mixture from the pan. Slice into 6 squares and serve.
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- For thicker cereal treats, double the recipe.Â
- Lightly dampen your hands before pressing the cereal treats into the pan to keep the marshmallow from sticking to them.
- Store cereal treats individually wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature. Use within 2-3 days for the best results.
Jessica Formicola says
Oh my goodness, adding cranberry seeds is such a great idea! It adds just a slight flavor ad crunch that I’m in love with!
Lindsay says
I did not know about cranberry seeds! they sound amazing, and they look so pretty in the rice krispie treats! I’ll be looking for these on my next shopping trip so I can try.
Diana Reis says
Who knew cranberry seeds were so delicious? That is the perfect pop of color and flavor for a classic dessert.
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
So delicious! Thank you for this amazing recipe!
Dannii says
This is one of my favourite things to make with my kids. I love the addition of cranberry seeds.