Description
This Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars recipe is a quick and easy no-bake treat combining the creamy richness of peanut butter and honey with the crunch of Cheerios cereal. Perfect for a snack or a lunchbox addition, these bars are wholesome, satisfying, and come together in under an hour without any baking required.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2/3 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 cups Cheerio cereal
Instructions
- Prepare the Dish: Line an 8×8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper or grease it well to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Melt Peanut Butter and Honey: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and honey. Microwave for 30 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds until the mixture is warm and smooth, making it easier to coat the cereal.
- Coat Cereal: Add the Cheerios to the peanut butter and honey mixture. Gently toss with a rubber spatula until all the cereal pieces are evenly coated with the mixture.
- Press Into Pan: Transfer the coated cereal mixture into the prepared baking dish. Press firmly and evenly with the spatula or your hands to ensure the bars hold together well.
- Freeze: Cover the mixture with plastic wrap, apply additional pressure, and place the dish in the freezer for 30 minutes to set the bars firmly.
- Cut and Serve: After chilling, remove the bars from the freezer, cut into 9 equal portions, and store them in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Using smooth peanut butter helps the mixture blend more easily.
- Line the pan with parchment paper to help lift bars out easily after chilling.
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Keep the bars refrigerated for best texture and freshness.
- Add-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruit can be folded into the cereal before pressing into pan for variety.
