Description
Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars are a no-bake snack that combines the rich taste of peanut butter and honey with the crunch of Cheerios. Perfect for a quick energy boost or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Cheerios
- 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- A pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Baking Dish: Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- Combine Peanut Butter and Honey: In a medium saucepan, combine peanut butter and honey over low heat. Stir until smooth (2-3 minutes).
- Mix in the Cheerios: Remove from heat and mix in the Cheerios until evenly coated.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared dish, pressing it down firmly.
- Chill and Slice: Place in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to firm up, then slice into squares or rectangles.
Notes
- Ensure the peanut butter and honey mixture is smooth to help the bars hold together.
- If bars are too crumbly, add more peanut butter or honey to help bind them.
- Optional add-ins include chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars, No-Bake Snack, Healthy Snack, Peanut Butter Bars, Easy Cheerio Bars, Quick Snack