No-bake Cheerio Bars Recipe
American · Dessert · 10 min total
These no-bake Cheerio bars are a quick and easy treat, combining crunchy cereal with a sweet peanut butter and honey coating. Perfect for snacks or dessert.
10
min prep
min prep
12
servings
servings
210
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cheerios cereal
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until melted and smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract and salt until combined.
- Add Cheerios to the peanut butter mixture and gently fold until all cereal is evenly coated.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared dish. Press firmly and evenly into the pan using a spatula or your hands (lightly greased).
- If using chocolate chips, melt them in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over the bars.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until set. Lift out using parchment paper, cut into 12 bars, and serve.
Tips
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For extra crunch, add 1/4 cup chopped peanuts or mini chocolate chips.
- To make them vegan, use maple syrup instead of honey and vegan butter.
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