Description
Quick and easy no-bake peanut butter Cheerio bars, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
- 3½ cups plain Cheerios or Honey Nut Cheerios
- ½ cup honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional but helpful)
Instructions
- Prepare your pan: Grease an 8×8 inch or 9×9 inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray. Set it aside.
- Heat the binding mixture: Add the honey and peanut butter to a medium saucepan. If using, add the teaspoon of olive oil as well—this helps prevent sticking and makes mixing easier. Place the pan over low heat.
- Warm and combine: Stir continuously as the mixture warms until smooth and just begins to bubble around the edges, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat as soon as small bubbles form.
- Add the cereal: Pour the Cheerios into the saucepan with the warm peanut butter mixture and stir until every piece is coated.
- Press into the pan: Scoop the mixture into your prepared baking pan and press down firmly with a spatula or parchment paper.
- Chill until set: Cover the pan with plastic wrap or foil and place it in the refrigerator for at least one hour to firm up.
- Slice and serve: Once fully chilled and set, remove from the refrigerator and cut into 12 equal bars.
Notes
These bars can be customized with various mix-ins and substitutions for different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American