Cereal Bars
These Cereal Bars are sweet, crunchy, and chewy no-bake treats made with cereal, nut butter, and honey. Perfect for quick breakfasts, snacks, or meal prep, they’re easy to customize with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 bars
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 3 cups your favorite cereal (Cheerios, Rice Krispies, or granola)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional add-ins: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, dried fruit, nuts, seeds, or shredded coconut
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey and peanut butter over low heat. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- In a large bowl, pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal and stir gently until evenly coated.
- Fold in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan using a spatula or your hands.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- Cut into bars and store at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Press the mixture firmly to help the bars hold together when cut.
- Chill for at least 1 hour for best texture.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan option.
- For a high-protein version, mix in one scoop of protein powder.
- Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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