Rice Cereal Energy Bars
Fuel your day with these no-bake Rice Cereal Energy Bars—an irresistibly chewy and crunchy snack packed with wholesome ingredients! Made with crispy rice cereal, rolled oats, natural peanut butter, and a hint of sweetness from honey or maple syrup, these bars deliver the perfect blend of texture and flavor. Add-ins like dark chocolate chips, dried fruits, and optional chia seeds elevate their nutritional value, making them ideal for a midday energy boost, post-workout snack, or lunchbox treat. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and requiring no oven time, these bars are as simple as they are satisfying. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or need a grab-and-go snack, these energy bars are a delicious way to stay fueled and focused!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 0.75 cup natural peanut butter (or any nut/seed butter)
- 0.5 cup honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup dried fruit (e.g., cranberries, raisins, apricots), chopped
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing the edges to hang over for easy removal later.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crispy rice cereal, rolled oats, dark chocolate chips, dried fruit, chia seeds (if using), and salt. Mix well and set aside.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the peanut butter and honey. Stir constantly until the mixture becomes smooth and well-blended, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the warm peanut butter and honey mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Use a spatula to mix thoroughly, ensuring that all the dry ingredients are evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Use the back of a spatula or the flat bottom of a measuring cup to press the mixture firmly into an even layer.
Refrigerate the pan for at least 1 hour, or until the mixture is firm and set.
Once set, lift the mixture out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Place on a cutting board and slice into 12 equal bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4213 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.9 g | 184% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.6 g | 193% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2886 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 661.7 g | 241% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.0 g | 139% | |
| Total Sugars | 223.8 g | ||
| Protein | 101.1 g | 202% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 64.7 mg | 359% | |
| Potassium | 3061 mg | 65% | |
*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.
