Turtle Organic Gluten-Free Marshmallow Crunchies – 300 g 20% crunchy marshmallows • wholegrain oats • colours from plant extracts • contains bovine gelatine

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Gluten-free cereal with 20% marshmallows

• Wholegrain oats: the oat flour uses the whole grain, including the bran and germ, alongside rice flour.
• 20% marshmallows: real crunchy pieces throughout the mix, rather than cereal with marshmallow flavouring alone.
• Plant extracts for colour: spirulina, apple, carrot and radish give the marshmallows their colours.
• Natural vanilla flavouring: adds the familiar vanilla note to the marshmallows.
• Organic certification: verifies the organic origin of the marked agricultural ingredients, beyond a general description such as “natural”.
• Gluten testing: Turtle regularly tests its gluten-free range to keep gluten content below 20 mg/kg.

This is a sweetened cereal. It contains cane sugar and glucose syrup, with 24 g of sugars per 100 g.

BAKING WITH TURTLE

Turtle Marshmallow Crunchies cookie recipe

For cookies with cereal folded into the dough and scattered on top, follow this Turtle recipe. It uses ordinary flour; for gluten-free baking, choose a suitable gluten-free flour and check the other ingredients.

Bake for 13–16 minutes · oven 150°C

Ingredients

• 50 g sugar and 120 g brown sugar
• 120 g softened butter
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla sugar
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 175 g flour
• ¼ tsp salt (such as finely ground Real Salt)
• 100 g Turtle Marshmallow Crunchies

Method

1. Heat the oven to 150°C. Mix both sugars with the butter, then add the egg, vanilla sugar, baking powder and salt.
2. Gradually mix in the flour. Reserve 2 tbsp of cereal for the topping; roughly chop the rest and fold into the dough.
3. Shape into balls on a lined baking tray, leaving space between them. Flatten slightly and add the reserved cereal.
4. Bake for 13–16 minutes, watching for the edges to colour, then remove and leave to cool.

With milk, yoghurt or porridge

Add just before eating to enjoy the crunch. Milk or a plant-based drink gradually softens both the cereal and marshmallows. For a coconut flavour, try Ceylon Kokonati coconut milk, diluted to taste, or make up a drink with Ceylon Kokonati coconut milk powder. With yoghurt, scatter the cereal over the top rather than stirring it through in advance.

• Over plain porridge: make a bowl with Turtle gluten-free rolled oats, then add a small handful of cereal after cooking for a crisp texture and vanilla sweetness.
• With plain yoghurt: add fresh fruit or a little Ceylon Kokonati desiccated coconut; the cereal already supplies sweetness.
• On ice cream: sprinkle over the finished dessert so the pieces stay crunchy.
• In homemade cookies: fold some into the dough and reserve the rest for the top, following the recipe above.

For a gluten-free breakfast, choose gluten-free oats or oat drinks too.

Organic and gluten-free: what the labels tell you

Organic certification concerns how ingredients are grown and processed. Organic farming restricts inputs, does not permit herbicides and allows only approved substances for plant protection. That is why we value the certified origin of the grains over a general “natural” description on the pack.

Gluten-free status is checked separately. Turtle regularly tests its gluten-free products for gluten levels below 20 mg/kg. Marshmallow Crunchies contain gluten-free oats, so they are not suitable for anyone with an oat allergy.

More about organic ingredients and gluten testing

Organic certification verifies a controlled production system with rules for growing, permitted inputs and processing. Organic ingredients are identified by an asterisk in the ingredients list.

Oats can come into contact with wheat, barley or rye during growing, storage or processing. Marshmallow Crunchies use gluten-free oat flour, and Turtle regularly tests its gluten-free range for gluten levels below 20 mg/kg. When choosing other cereals, check the gluten-free labelling of the individual recipe.

Crunchy cereals* (wholegrain gluten-free oat flour*, rice flour*, cane sugar*, sea salt, antioxidant: tocopherol-rich extract*), marshmallows* 20% (glucose syrup*, cane sugar*, gelatine, corn starch*, vegetable extracts* [spirulina*, apple*, carrot*, radish*], natural vanilla flavouring).

*Certified organic ingredients.

Allergens

Contains oats. May contain traces of peanuts, soya, milk and tree nuts.

Breakfast favourites made with organic ingredients

Turtle has specialised in organic breakfasts since 2014. The Belgian brand makes porridges, granolas and cereals with certified organic ingredients. The range includes plain grain cereals and blends with cocoa, nuts and seeds.

The range includes wholegrain cereals, bran-rich flakes and granolas with pea protein and seeds. Some colourful cereals use plant concentrates.

Alongside sweetened cereals, Turtle offers recipes without added sugar.

Organic ingredients throughout

Certified agricultural ingredients include the grains and, where used, cocoa, nuts and seeds.

Grains, bran and seeds

Turtle uses oats, rye, rice and corn across its range. Some recipes also include bran, pea protein and seeds, giving each blend its own fibre, protein and sugar profile.

Checks on the gluten-free range

Products labelled gluten-free are regularly tested for levels below 20 mg/kg. The label does not cover the whole brand: other recipes may contain wheat or rye.

Cocoa, nuts and plant-based colours

Cocoa, nuts and seeds contribute their own flavours. Selected colourful cereals use concentrates from spirulina, fruit and vegetables, with the ingredients named on the pack.

The people behind Turtle and its journey to you

Laurence and Thilo: breakfast, inspired by family life

• Laurence is Belgian and grew up in Spain and Denmark; Thilo is German. They met in Belgium, where they later founded Turtle. Their different experiences of food helped shape a business devoted to breakfast.
• Porridge came first, with more recipes following over time. Organic ingredients remained central to both the plain grain staples and the more playful cereals. The name Turtle comes from the fable of the tortoise and the hare.
• A family project has grown into a team developing a wider choice of breakfasts. The first porridge went on sale in 2015, granolas followed in 2020 and a new cereal range arrived in 2021. Laurence and Thilo continue to work on the business together.

Pravé Bio: from meeting in Malmö to direct distribution

• We met Laurence and Thilo at a trade fair in Malmö. Their ambition to make familiar cereals with organic ingredients appealed to us. They consider the whole recipe, from the grains to the ingredients that provide flavour and colour.
• We value Turtle’s certified organic ingredients, plant extracts for colouring the marshmallows and a choice of recipes without added sugar. At Pravé Bio, you buy directly from Turtle’s importer and distributor for the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Marshmallow Crunchies: your questions answered

Is this a cereal or a bag of marshmallows?

It is a ready-to-eat cereal made with wholegrain gluten-free oat flour and rice flour, with 20% marshmallows. You get the complete cereal mix, rather than a bag of confectionery marshmallows. The marshmallow pieces are small and crunchy.

What are the marshmallows in this cereal made of?

Marshmallows make up 20% of the mix. They contain glucose syrup, cane sugar, bovine gelatine, corn starch, spirulina, apple, carrot and radish extracts, and natural vanilla flavouring. Because they contain gelatine, they are not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

How can they be gluten-free if they contain oats?

The recipe uses wholegrain oat flour labelled gluten-free. Turtle regularly tests its gluten-free products for gluten levels below 20 mg/kg. Gluten-free does not mean oat-free.

Are they vegan or vegetarian?

No: the marshmallows contain bovine gelatine. Marshmallow Crunchies are therefore unsuitable for vegan or vegetarian diets.

What colours the marshmallows?

Spirulina, apple, carrot and radish extracts provide the colours. Natural vanilla flavouring adds the vanilla note. The recipe contains no palm oil.

Are they sugar-free or made without added sugar?

No. They contain cane sugar and glucose syrup, with 24 g of sugars per 100 g.

Which allergens should I check?

The cereal contains oats and may contain traces of peanuts, soya, milk and tree nuts. If you are buying for someone with an allergy, check the information on the individual pack too.

Which milk works best with this cereal?

Use milk or an unsweetened plant-based drink. The cereal is already sweet, so there is no need to add sugar. Pour over just before eating to retain the crunch.

What pack size is available?

The cereal is available in a 300 g box. Reseal after opening and store in a dry place.

Can I bake with Marshmallow Crunchies?

Yes — try the cookies in the recipe above. The cereal is gluten-free, but that recipe uses ordinary flour. For gluten-free cookies, use a suitable gluten-free flour and check the other ingredients as well.

Are the marshmallows crunchy or soft?

They are small and crunchy. Their texture differs from soft confectionery marshmallows. Milk or yoghurt gradually softens them, so add the cereal just before eating if you prefer a crisp bite.

Do they contain pork gelatine, and are the marshmallows halal?

Turtle specifies bovine gelatine, rather than pork gelatine, and confirms that the marshmallows are halal certified. The manufacturer’s statement applies to the marshmallows; it does not establish certification of the complete cereal mix.

Are they similar to Lucky Charms?

Both combine cereal with small, crunchy marshmallows. Turtle has its own organic recipe using wholegrain gluten-free oat flour and rice flour, with marshmallow colours from spirulina, apple, carrot and radish. They are different products with different ingredients.

How can I keep them crunchy after opening?

Keep them dry and tightly sealed, or transfer them to an airtight container. Use a dry spoon and add milk or yoghurt just before serving. Moisture softens the crunchy texture.