Description
These Homemade Cereal Bars are a delightful mix of crispy rice cereal, oats, honey, and peanut butter, with the option to add a touch of chocolate. Easy to make and perfect for a quick snack or breakfast on the go.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional:
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine crispy rice cereal and oats in a large bowl.
- Heat Wet Ingredients: In a saucepan, melt honey, peanut butter, and brown sugar. Stir in vanilla and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the warm mixture over dry ingredients and stir. Add chocolate chips if desired.
- Press into Pan: Press mixture into the prepared pan firmly.
- Chill and Slice: Chill for at least 1 hour, then slice into bars.
Notes
- Try almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
- Customize with dried fruit, seeds, or nuts for added variety.
- Store bars in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
