Description
Peanut Butter Cheerios Bars are a delightful and nutritious snack perfect for any time of day. Combining creamy peanut butter with the crunch of Cheerios, these bars offer a satisfying mix of flavors and textures. Ideal for busy mornings or as an afternoon treat, they can be made in just under 30 minutes. Plus, they are easily customizable to suit your taste preferences, making them a hit with the whole family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (natural, no added sugar)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 3 cups Cheerios (regular or honey nut)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the Cheerios until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press down firmly with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to set.
- Cut into squares and drizzle with melted chocolate if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Experiment with different nut butters like almond or cashew for unique flavors. Add-ins such as dried fruit or nuts can enhance both flavor and texture. Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week; refrigerate for longer shelf life.