Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of No Bake Peanut Butter Cereal Bars, the perfect treat for busy days or a sweet finish to any meal. These bars combine crunchy cereals, creamy peanut butter, and optional chocolate or dried fruits for a customizable snack that everyone will love. Easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, they require no baking—making them an ideal choice for kids and adults alike. Whether enjoyed as an afternoon pick-me-up or a quick energy boost on the go, these bars are sure to satisfy your cravings without any hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Cheerios
- 4 cups crisp rice cereal
- 2 cups dry roasted peanuts
- 2 cups M&Ms or chocolate chips
- 2 cups light corn syrup
- 1¾ cups sugar
- 2½ cups creamy peanut butter
- 1¾ teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Spray a 15'' x 10'' baking pan with non-stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Cheerios, crisp rice cereal, dry roasted peanuts, and M&Ms; toss gently.
- In a saucepan, bring light corn syrup and sugar to a boil over medium heat while stirring. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the syrup mixture over the cereal mixture and stir quickly until well-coated.
- Spread into the prepared pan, pressing down firmly. Allow to set at room temperature before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg