Cereal bar or treat with marshmallow binder
A cereal bar or treat with a marshmallow binder is a sweet, no-bake snack made by combining crispy rice cereal or other cereals with melted marshmallows and butter. It's a popular homemade treat, especially in North America, often associated with childhood and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This treat is very high in carbohydrates and sugar, with a moderate amount of fat, and provides minimal protein or essential nutrients. A typical serving contains roughly 150-200 calories, coming almost entirely from quick energy sources.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 33 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.15 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.0 mg |
| Folate | 30 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 40 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg |
Per 1 bar (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, these bars are a staple of children's parties and campfire cooking, symbolizing simplicity and fun. Nutritionally, they are a classic example of an 'empty calorie' food, offering quick energy but little nutritional value beyond calories from sugar and refined grains.
