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No Bake Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

No Bake Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

Indulge in these delicious no bake peanut butter cereal bars that are perfect for any occasion! Whether you need a quick snack on-the-go or a sweet addition to your dessert table, these bars are sure to please both kids and adults alike. With a delightful crunch from the cereals and a rich peanut butter flavor, they come together effortlessly in just a few steps. Plus, they’re fully customizable—feel free to swap in your favorite nuts or candies! Easy to prepare and great for meal prep, make these bars ahead of time for convenient snacking throughout the week.

  • Total Time: 11 minute
  • Yield: Makes about 24 bars 1x

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
  • 1¾ cups sugar
  • 2½ cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1¾ teaspoons vanilla

Instructions

  1. Spray a 15'' x 10'' x 1-inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Cheerios, crisp rice cereal, dry roasted peanuts, and M&M's.
  3. In a saucepan, bring the light corn syrup and sugar to a boil while stirring frequently. Remove from heat and mix in the peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Pour the syrup mixture over the cereal mixture and stir until evenly coated.
  5. Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and let it set at room temperature before cutting into bars.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: N/A
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 65mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor. Be careful not to overmix; stir gently to keep your bars crunchy. For extra sweetness, consider adding chocolate chips or dried fruits.

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