Irresistible Cereal Bars
A simple and healthy snack made with just three ingredients, perfect for lunchboxes or as an afternoon treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Cereal (small flakes or shapes like Cheerios or Rice Krispies)
- 1 cup Nut Butter (creamy or crunchy peanut butter, almond butter, or sunbutter)
- 1/2 cup Liquid Sweetener (agave syrup, honey, or brown rice syrup)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- Protein Powder (optional, adjust quantity as desired)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8-inch square pan with wax or parchment paper.
- Soften the Nut Butter: Warm it in the microwave for 15-20 seconds if thick.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix cereal, nut butter, sweetener, salt. Add protein powder if using.
- Press Mixture into Pan: Pour and compact the mixture evenly into the pan.
- Firm Up in the Freezer: Freeze for about 30 minutes until firm.
- Cut and Store: Remove from pan, cut into 12 bars, and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Recommended pairings include yogurt topped with fruit or a drizzle of melted dark chocolate for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg