Homemade Cereal Bars: Quick, Easy, and Irresistibly Tasty

Discover the ease of making delicious homemade cereal bars with just three ingredients! Perfect for busy days and customizable for the whole family.

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Prep Time 10

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 12 bars

Course: Snacks

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

2 cups small flake cereal (e.g., Cheerios or Rice Krispies) Choose based on preferred texture.
1 cup nut butter (e.g., peanut butter, almond butter, or Nutella) Use your preferred nut butter.

For Sweetness

1/4 cup sweetener (e.g., agave, honey, or brown rice syrup) Use agave for a vegan option.

Equipment

8-inch square pan
Mixing bowl
spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the Pan: Line an 8-inch square pan with wax or parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
Melt the Nut Butter: Warm the nut butter in 15-second intervals in a microwave-safe bowl until malleable.
Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine cereal, melted nut butter, and sweetener; stir until well coated.
Press Mixture: Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Press down firmly for density.
Set: Chill the pressed mixture in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
Slice and Store: Lift out the mixture using parchment overhang, slice into bars, and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 60mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These cereal bars are perfect for customizing with different flavors and ingredients to suit your taste.

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