Description

These Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars are a quick and easy no-bake treat combining creamy peanut butter, sweet honey, and crunchy Cheerios. Perfect for a nutritious snack or a lunchbox addition, they require minimal ingredients and only 41 minutes total prep and freezing time. The bars are chewy, wholesome, and kid-friendly.

Ingredients

2/3 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup honey
3 cups Cheerio cereal

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Instructions

Prepare the Dish: Line an 8×8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper or grease it lightly to prevent sticking. Set it aside.
Melt Peanut Butter and Honey: Place peanut butter and honey in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds until the mixture becomes warm and smooth enough to stir thoroughly.
Coat Cereal: Add the Cheerio cereal to the peanut butter and honey mixture. Using a rubber spatula, toss and stir gently until all the cereal is evenly coated with the mixture.
Press Into Pan: Transfer the coated cereal mixture into the prepared baking dish. Press the mixture firmly and evenly to compact it well and ensure the bars hold together.
Freeze: Cover the pressed cereal mixture with plastic wrap, press down again firmly, and place the dish in the freezer for 30 minutes to set.
Cut and Serve: Remove the dish from the freezer, lift the set mixture out using the parchment paper, cut into bars of desired size, and store the bars in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

Notes

Use natural peanut butter for a healthier option without added sugars.
Substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for a vegan variation.
Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge to maintain freshness for up to a week.
For extra texture, sprinkle in some chopped nuts or dried fruit when mixing the cereal.
You can use other cereals like Rice Krispies if Cheerios are unavailable.