Description
These Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or dessert option. Packed with the flavors of peanut butter and honey, they are perfect for a quick treat.
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (optional for extra sweetness)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups plain Cheerios cereal
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Melt Ingredients: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine peanut butter, honey, and brown sugar. Stir until smooth and bubbling, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat, add vanilla and salt.
- Mix with Cereal: Pour warm peanut butter mix over Cheerios in a bowl. Stir until coated.
- Press into Dish: Firmly press mixture into prepared dish. Add chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Cool and Serve: Let bars cool at room temp for 1 hour or in the fridge for 30 minutes. Cut into bars and enjoy!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For less sweetness, use natural peanut butter or almond butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
