Irresistible Cereal Bars
Delicious and nutritious cereal bars made with just three main ingredients, perfect for on-the-go snacking or lunch boxes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups Cereal (e.g., Cheerios or Rice Krispies)
- 1 cup Nut Butter (e.g., peanut butter, almond butter, or sunbutter)
- 1/2 cup Liquid Sweetener (e.g., agave syrup, honey, or brown rice syrup)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- Protein Powder (Optional)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and make sure you have everything you need.
- Choose the type of cereal you want to use.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the nut butter and liquid sweetener. Stir until smooth.
- Gradually add the cereal and sprinkle in the salt. Stir gently until all cereal is coated.
- If using, add protein powder and mix well.
- Line a 9×9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and press down firmly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove from pan and cut into bars or squares.
- Enjoy your cereal bars or store them for later!
Notes
Press the mixture firmly into the pan to help bars hold their shape. Experiment with add-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg