Description
These homemade cereal bars are a delightful snack option that is quick to make and perfect for a busy day. With the goodness of crispy rice cereal, honey, peanut butter, and a touch of chocolate chips, these bars are a hit with both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups crispy rice cereal or your favorite breakfast cereal
- 1/2 cup honey or light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional:
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or dried fruit
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine honey (or corn syrup), peanut butter, and brown sugar. Stir until smooth and slightly bubbly, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract and salt.
- Combine with Cereal: Pour the warm mixture over the cereal in a large mixing bowl. Mix until evenly coated.
- Add Optional Ingredients: Fold in chocolate chips or dried fruit if desired.
- Set the Bars: Press the mixture into the prepared pan firmly. Let it cool at room temperature or refrigerate for quicker setting.
- Serve: Once firm, cut into bars or squares and enjoy.
Notes
- To make these nut-free, use sunflower seed butter.
- For a more indulgent version, drizzle melted chocolate over the top before cutting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
