Cereal Bars Recipe
These homemade cereal bars are a quick, nutritious snack made with your choice of cereal, nut butter, and a natural sweetener. Perfect for on-the-go energy or a tasty treat, they are customizable with optional salt and protein powder for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Author: rami
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cereal of choice
- 2/3 cup peanut butter or nut butter of choice
- 1/2 cup agave, honey, or brown rice syrup
Optional Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp protein powder
- Prepare Pan: Line an 8-inch pan with wax or parchment paper. For a larger batch, double the recipe and use a 9×13-inch pan.
- Warm Nut Butter: Gently warm the nut butter if necessary until it becomes easily stirrable, ensuring it mixes well with other ingredients.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the cereal, nut butter, sweetener (agave, honey, or brown rice syrup), and any optional ingredients like salt or protein powder until evenly combined.
- Press Mixture: Pour the cereal mixture into the prepared pan. Place a second sheet of parchment paper on top and press the mixture down firmly to compact it, which helps the bars hold their shape.
- Chill Bars: Freeze the pan for about 30 minutes or until the mixture is firm enough to slice into bars.
- Store: After cutting, store leftover bars covered in the refrigerator, freezer, or in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use your favorite cereal flavor for a personalized taste.
- Pressing the mixture firmly is crucial to prevent bars from crumbling.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount or type of sweetener used.
- The bars can be stored at room temperature if kept in a cool, dry place, but refrigeration extends shelf life.
- Add-ins like nuts, dried fruit, or seeds can be mixed in for extra texture and nutrition.
- If using protein powder, ensure it blends well with the wet ingredients to avoid lumps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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