Cereal Bars Recipe
These homemade Cereal Bars are a delightful no-bake treat that combines crispy rice cereal, creamy peanut butter, and sweet honey, with the option to add chocolate chips for extra indulgence. Perfect for a quick snack or as a lunchbox addition, these bars are simple to make and loved by both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling)
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Optional Add-In:
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or dried fruit
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Line a baking dish with parchment paper. Heat honey, peanut butter, and brown sugar in a saucepan until smooth.
- Mix the Ingredients: Stir in vanilla and salt. Combine mixture with cereal in a bowl.
- Add Extras: Fold in chocolate chips or dried fruit, if desired.
- Set the Bars: Press mixture into the dish, chill in the fridge, then cut into bars.
Notes
- Experiment with different cereals and add-ins for variety.
- Consider incorporating nuts or seeds for added crunch and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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