Description
Satisfy your cravings with these easy-to-make no bake peanut butter cereal bars, a delightful treat perfect for kids and adults alike. With a combination of crunchy cereals, creamy peanut butter, and colorful M&Ms, these bars are not only packed with flavor but also offer a nutritious boost from protein and fiber. Ideal for busy mornings or as a sweet addition to picnics and parties, this recipe takes just 25 minutes to prepare. Enjoy them fresh out of the pan or customize them with your favorite ingredients for a personal touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Cheerios
- 4 cups crisp rice cereal
- 2 cups dry roasted peanuts
- 2 cups M&Ms
- 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'' x 1-inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Cheerios, crisp rice cereal, dry roasted peanuts, and M&Ms; toss gently.
- In a medium saucepan, bring light corn syrup and sugar to a boil over medium heat while stirring frequently; remove from heat once boiling.
- Stir in creamy peanut butter and vanilla until smooth; pour over the dry mixture.
- Gently mix until everything is well-coated, then transfer to the prepared pan.
- Spread evenly using a rubber spatula and press down gently to compact.
- Allow to cool at room temperature for about an hour or refrigerate until set before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg