No Bake Peanut Butter Cereal Bars
Indulge in these easy no bake peanut butter cereal bars, a delightful treat that combines the creamy richness of peanut butter with the satisfying crunch of cereal and a splash of colorful M&M’s. Perfect for busy days, these bars require just 25 minutes to prepare, making them an ideal on-the-go snack for both kids and adults. Not only are they delicious, but they also pack a nutritional punch with protein-rich peanuts and fiber-filled cereals. Customizable to fit your taste, you can swap M&M’s for your favorite chocolates or nuts. Enjoy them at home, in lunchboxes, or as a sweet addition to gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups cheerios
- 4 cups crisp rice cereal
- 2 cups dry roasted peanuts
- 2 cups M&M's
- 2 cups light corn syrup
- 1 ¾ cups sugar
- 2 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 ¾ teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
- Spray a 15'' x 10'' baking pan with non-stick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Cheerios, crisp rice cereal, dry roasted peanuts, and M&M's.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, mix light corn syrup and sugar; bring to a boil while stirring.
- Remove from heat and stir in creamy peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the syrup mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until well-coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the baking pan and let it set at room temperature for about an hour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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