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Cereal Bars

Irresistibly Chewy Cereal Bars You Can Customize at Home

These homemade Cereal Bars are an easy and nutritious snack option that you can customize to your taste.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snacks
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 3 cups Cereal Choose your favorite crunchy cereal variety such as Cheerios, Rice Krispies, or Fruit Loops.
  • 1 cup Nut Butter Peanut, almond, or sunflower butter.
  • 1/2 cup Liquid Sweetener Honey, agave, or brown rice syrup.
Optional Enhancements
  • 1/4 teaspoon Optional Salt A pinch to enhance flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Optional Protein Powder Incorporating it can make the bars more filling.

Equipment

  • 8-inch square baking pan
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by lining an 8-inch square baking pan with wax or parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal later.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, warm your chosen nut butter for about 20-30 seconds until it becomes stirrable.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine your cereal, melted nut butter, and liquid sweetener. Mix thoroughly until all components are evenly coated.
  4. Carefully pour the cereal mixture into the prepared baking pan. Press down firmly to compact the mixture.
  5. Place your pan in the refrigerator or freezer for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  6. Once set, remove the pan using the overhang and cut into evenly sized bars.
  7. Store leftover cereal bars in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These cereal bars can be customized with various cereals and nut butters. They are perfect for snacks on-the-go, and can be stored in a refrigerator or freezer.

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