Peanut Butter Cornflake Macaroons
Peanut Butter Cornflake Macaroons meld a creamy, nutty peanut butter base with crunchy cornflakes for a sweet, crisp bite in every piece. A quick stovetop syrup binds everything together, while sesame seeds add a gentle toastiness that sets them apart. Serve these no-bake treats for after-school snacks, potlucks, or a simple dessert when you want rich flavor without turning on the oven.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves18
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Peanut Butter Cornflake Macaroons, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.92 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 19
- General Wellness
- 1
In a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the sugar and corn syrup to a boil, then cook for 2 minutes.
- 2
Remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter.
- 3
Mix in the cornflakes and, if desired, the sesame seeds.
- 4
Drop spoonfuls onto waxed paper and let cool until set.
- Calories 223.02 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 5.03 g Moderate 10%
- Carbohydrate 34.55 g 13%
- Total Fat 8.88 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 1.4 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 216.79 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 2.0 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 11.34 g --
- Added Sugars 1.92 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 8.44 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 6.29 mg Good Source 35%
- Potassium 38.17 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.81 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Peanut Butter Cornflake Macaroons is made with 5 ingredients and serves 18. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Corn Flake Cereal, Corn Syrup, Peanut Butter, and Sesame Seeds. Each serving provides about 223.02 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Peanut Butter Cornflake Macaroons made of?
- The main ingredients are Corn Flake Cereal, Corn Syrup, Peanut Butter, Sesame Seeds, Sugar. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Peanut Butter Cornflake Macaroons?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 223.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Peanut Butter Cornflake Macaroons easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Peanut Butter Cornflake Macaroons healthy?
- Peanut Butter Cornflake Macaroons has an easyChef Pro health score of 26/100. Per serving, it provides 223.02 calories and 5.03 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 216.79 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.4 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Sesame and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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