Description
Irresistible peanut butter cheerio bars blend childhood nostalgia with sweet, crunchy indulgence, creating a quick no-bake treat perfect for snacking. Creamy peanut butter and marshmallows bind crispy cheerios into delightful squares you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups plain cheerios
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
Additional Ingredients:
- None
Notes:
- Recommended to use unsalted peanut butter with only peanuts as an ingredient
- Do not use honey for children under 1 year old
Instructions
- Warm honey and peanut butter in a microwave-safe container, heating in short 15-20 second intervals and stirring between each interval until completely smooth and liquid.
- Remove from microwave and quickly fold in Cheerios, ensuring each piece gets thoroughly coated with the sticky mixture.
- Transfer the coated Cheerios into a parchment-lined square baking dish, pressing down gently with a spatula to create an even, compact layer.
- Smooth the top surface to create uniform thickness, ensuring no gaps or loose Cheerios remain exposed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for approximately 30-45 minutes, or until the mixture sets and becomes firm to the touch.
- Once hardened, lift the parchment paper to remove the entire block from the dish and place on a cutting board.
- Slice into rectangular bars using a sharp knife, creating consistent portion sizes.
- Store the completed bars in an airtight container within the refrigerator, where they will maintain their crisp texture and prevent potential melting.
Notes
- Customize sweetness by adjusting honey quantity for personal taste preferences.
- Experiment with different nut butters like almond or cashew for unique flavor variations.
- Create gluten-free version by using certified gluten-free Cheerios or replacing with rice puffs.
- Enhance nutritional value by sprinkling chia seeds or chopped nuts into the mixture before setting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg