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Easy Cereal Bars Recipe

4.8 from 53 reviews

These Easy Cereal Bars are a quick and simple no-bake snack made with just three ingredients: cereal, peanut butter, and a sweetener. Perfect for a healthy treat or on-the-go snack, they require minimal preparation and no cooking.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups of your favorite cereal (such as Cheerios or Rice Krispies)
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup (as sweetener)

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the cereal, peanut butter, and sweetener until the cereal is evenly coated.
  2. Press Mixture: Transfer the mixture into a lined 8×8 inch pan. Use a spatula or your hands to press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan.
  3. Chill Bars: Place the pan into the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours or until the bars are firm and set.
  4. Serve: Once chilled, remove from the pan and cut into bars or squares. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

  • You can substitute the peanut butter for any nut or seed butter if preferred.
  • Adjust the sweetener quantity to taste depending on desired sweetness.
  • For added texture, consider mixing in nuts, dried fruits, or chocolate chips.
  • Store bars in the refrigerator to maintain firmness and freshness.

Keywords: easy cereal bars, no bake bars, peanut butter cereal bars, healthy snack, quick snack