Easy Cereal Bars Recipe
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.
- Author: Ria
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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)
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the cereal, peanut butter, and sweetener until the cereal is evenly coated.
- 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.
- Chill Bars: Place the pan into the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours or until the bars are firm and set.
- 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