Cereal Bar Bites
Whip up a batch of these no-bake Cereal Bar Bites for the perfect on-the-go snack or energy-packed treat! This easy, 10-minute recipe combines pantry staples like rolled oats, crispy cereal, and creamy peanut butter, sweetened naturally with honey and a splash of vanilla. Customize your bars with fun mix-ins like dried fruit, shredded coconut, or chopped nuts, then top them off with mini chocolate chips for a touch of indulgence. With no oven required, these bite-sized bars are refrigerated to set, making them a simple, kid-friendly recipe that's great for lunchboxes, post-workout fuel, or a quick breakfast alternative. Versatile, wholesome, and delicious, these cereal bites are the ideal grab-and-go treat to keep you energized all week long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 0.5 cup Peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Rolled oats
- 1.5 cups Cereal (e.g., crispy rice cereal or puffed rice cereal)
- 0.5 cup Mini chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Optional mix-ins: dried fruit, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut
Instructions
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey and peanut butter. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and begins to bubble slightly around the edges, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats and cereal. If you are including optional mix-ins (e.g., dried fruit, nuts, or shredded coconut), add them to the bowl now.
Pour the warm honey and peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, mix until everything is evenly coated.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly (for about 2-3 minutes), then gently fold in the mini chocolate chips. This will prevent them from melting completely.
Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving a bit of overhang for easy removal. Transfer the mixture into the baking dish and press it firmly into an even layer using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
Refrigerate the dish for 1-2 hours, or until the mixture is firm and set.
Once set, remove the cereal bars from the dish by lifting the parchment paper. Use a sharp knife to cut them into 1-inch square bites or your desired size.
Store the cereal bar bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Enjoy them as a snack or on-the-go treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2689 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.3 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.8 g | 159% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1125 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 377.8 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.7 g | 131% | |
| Total Sugars | 186.0 g | ||
| Protein | 68.0 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 245 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 36.2 mg | 201% | |
| Potassium | 1835 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
