Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

Peanut Butter Cereal Bars are a simple, no-bake treat made by binding crispy cereal with a sweetened peanut butter mixture. They typically feature ingredients like oats or rice cereal, peanut butter, honey or corn syrup, and sometimes chocolate chips or dried fruit. This popular snack originated in the United States and is a staple in school lunches and quick energy snacks.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These bars are generally high in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of protein from the peanut butter. A single bar typically provides around 200-300 calories, along with key nutrients like fiber, vitamin E, and magnesium.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	14 g
Sodium	180 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Phosphorus	100 mg
Iron	2 mg
Zinc	1.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg
Folate	30 mcg
Vitamin E	2 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, these bars are a nostalgic American snack often associated with childhood and convenience. Nutritionally, they are unique for combining quick energy from carbs with sustained energy from the healthy fats and protein in peanut butter.