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Quick & Easy No-Bake Cheerio Bars

These no-bake bars are perfect for busy parents and make a great first cooking project for toddlers to help with measuring and mixing. They require minimal ingredients and no baking, making them an ideal snack for school lunches or busy days out.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 cups Cheerios cereal
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (or sunflower seed butter for allergies)
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Combine wet ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat peanut butter and honey for 30 seconds until warm and easily mixable.
  2. Mix: Stir in vanilla extract and salt until well combined.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Pour in Cheerios and optional chocolate chips, mixing gently to coat evenly.
  4. Press into pan: Transfer mixture to a parchment-lined 8x8 pan and press down firmly.
  5. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into bars.
  6. Store: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

Let toddlers help with simple tasks like measuring and mixing to increase their interest in trying new foods. Can be made nut-free by using sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.