No-bake Cheerio bars

No-bake Cheerio bars are a simple, kid-friendly American snack made by binding Cheerio cereal with a sticky mixture of melted marshmallows and butter, often pressed into a pan and chilled to set. They are a popular, no-oven-required treat commonly made at home or for school events.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These bars are typically high in carbohydrates from the cereal and marshmallows, with a moderate amount of fat from the butter, and provide a quick energy boost. A single bar generally contains around 150-250 calories, depending on size and exact ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	230 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	18 g
Sodium	150 mg
Iron	8 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Potassium	100 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.5 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.6 mg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Vitamin B6	0.8 mg
Folate	200 mcg

Per 1 bar (approx. 60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, they represent a classic 'retro' American kitchen hack, embodying the convenience and simplicity of mid-20th century home cooking. Nutritionally, they are interesting as a treat that uses a whole-grain cereal as a base, offering a slightly more wholesome alternative to many other candy bars.