Description
These 3-Ingredient Cereal Bars are a quick, no-bake snack made with cereal, nut butter, and sweetener. Perfect for breakfast, a midday boost, or a kid-friendly treat, these bars are easy to make and fully customizable!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cereal (Rice Krispies, Cornflakes, Cheerios, or your preferred choice)
- 1 cup nut butter (peanut butter, almond butter, or sunflower seed butter)
- 1/3 cup sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Measure out 3 cups of your chosen cereal, 1 cup of nut butter, and 1/3 cup of your preferred sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup).
- Melt the Nut Butter and Sweetener: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the nut butter and sweetener together for about 20-30 seconds at a time, stirring in between until smooth and well combined. You can also do this step in a saucepan on the stove over low heat.
- Mix the Cereal: Add your cereal into the bowl with the melted nut butter and sweetener mixture. Stir gently to coat the cereal evenly, ensuring no pieces are left dry.
- Press the Mixture into a Pan: Line an 8×8-inch square pan (or any small baking dish) with parchment paper. Transfer the cereal mixture into the pan, using the back of a spoon or a piece of parchment paper to press it down firmly and evenly.
- Refrigerate: Place the pan in the fridge for 1-2 hours to allow the bars to set and firm up.
- Cut and Serve: Once set, remove the mixture from the fridge and cut into squares or rectangles. Enjoy your easy homemade cereal bars!
Notes
- Storage: Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days or in the fridge for up to 7-10 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.
- Substitutions: For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cereal. For a vegan version, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar. You can also experiment with different nut butters like almond butter or cashew butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Resting Time:: 1-2 hours (for setting in the fridge)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (since it's no-bake)
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per serving
- Calories: 150