3 Ingredient No-Bake Cereal Bars Recipe
These 3 Ingredient No-Bake Cereal Bars are a quick, easy, and healthy snack perfect for busy days. Combining Cheerios, peanut butter, and honey, these bars require no baking and come together in just a few minutes. They make a great grab-and-go option for breakfast or an energy boost anytime.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 13 minutes
- Yield: 10 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cheerios cereal
- ¾ cup peanut butter (almond butter or Sunbutter can be used as alternatives)
- ¾ cup honey (or maple syrup)
- Heat Peanut Butter and Honey: In a small pot over medium-low heat, gently stir together the peanut butter and honey for 2 to 3 minutes until completely smooth and combined. This helps to create a sticky mixture that will bind the cereal together effectively.
- Combine with Cereal: Pour the peanut butter and honey mixture over the Cheerios in a large mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly to ensure every piece of cereal is coated evenly with the sticky mixture.
- Press into Pan: Transfer the coated cereal mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Use a spatula or your hands to press the mixture firmly into a compact square shape to help the bars hold together when sliced.
- Chill and Set: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 1 hour to allow the bars to firm up. After chilling, slice into 10 bars and serve immediately or store for later snacking.
Notes
- Substitute peanut butter with almond butter or Sunbutter for different flavors or to accommodate allergies.
- Maple syrup can be used instead of honey for a vegan-friendly option.
- Pressing the mixture firmly into the pan ensures bars hold their shape well after slicing.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.
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