Cheerios Bars
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these irresistible Cheerios Bars—a no-bake treat that’s as easy to make as it is delicious! Perfect for busy weeknights or a quick snack, these bars combine the wholesome crunch of Cheerios cereal with gooey melted mini marshmallows, buttery richness, and a hint of vanilla for an addictively sweet flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe can be customized with optional chocolate chips for a touch of decadence. With minimal prep and no baking required, they’re ideal for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, or a crowd-pleasing party treat. Plus, they store well in an airtight container, keeping them fresh and chewy for days! Make this fun, nostalgic dessert today and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cheerios cereal
- 4 cups Mini marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 cup Chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it. Set aside.
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
Once the butter is melted, add the mini marshmallows to the pot. Stir continuously until the marshmallows are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Remove the pot from heat and immediately stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. If adding chocolate chips, stir them into the mixture now for some melted chocolate swirls.
Gradually add the Cheerios cereal to the marshmallow mixture, stirring until all the cereal is evenly coated.
Quickly transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula (lightly greased to prevent sticking) to press the mixture evenly into the pan.
Let the mixture cool and set at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper, and cut them into 12 even squares or rectangles.
Store the Cheerios Bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.6 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.1 g | 290% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 132 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 1400 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 399.0 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.0 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 224.0 g | ||
| Protein | 22.5 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.6 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 666 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 48.7 mg | 271% | |
| Potassium | 1461 mg | 31% | |
*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.
