No-Bake 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars
Make these quick, no-bake cereal bars using only three simple ingredients. They are perfect for fast snacks or lunchbox treats.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 min
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Honey Nut Cheerios cereal
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup honey
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and honey. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir well.
- Microwave the mixture again for another 30 seconds, then stir until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Pour the Cheerios into the peanut butter mixture. Stir quickly until all the cereal pieces are evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Press the mixture down firmly and evenly using the back of a spatula or wax paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into 12 or 16 squares before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute plain Cheerios for Honey Nut Cheerios, but the flavor will be less sweet.
- If you do not have a microwave, gently heat the peanut butter and honey in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth, stirring constantly.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 85
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 0