Easy 3 Ingredient Cereal Bars! Recipe
These easy and versatile cereal bars are a quick no-bake snack made with your choice of cereal, nut butter, and a natural sweetener like honey or agave. Perfect for a healthy breakfast or on-the-go treat, they can be customized with optional protein powder and salt for added flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars (approximately, depending on cut size) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Base 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 Additions
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
- 3 tbsp protein powder (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Line an 8-inch pan with wax or parchment paper. For a larger batch, you may double the recipe and use a 9×13-inch pan.
- Warm Nut Butter: If needed, gently warm the nut butter until it becomes easily stirrable, to help mix the ingredients evenly.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the cereal, nut butter, sweetener of choice, and any optional ingredients like salt and protein powder until fully combined.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour the mixture into the lined pan.
- Press Mixture Firmly: Place a second sheet of parchment paper over the top and press down very firmly to compact the mixture, ensuring the bars hold together well after cutting.
- Chill: Freeze the pressed mixture for at least 30 minutes or until firm enough to slice into bars.
- Store: After cutting, cover leftovers and store them in the refrigerator, freezer, or at room temperature in a cool, dry place.
Notes
- Feel free to experiment with different cereals and nut butters to suit your taste and dietary needs.
- The addition of protein powder can boost the nutritional profile, making these bars great for post-workout snacks.
- Pressing the mixture firmly into the pan is crucial to prevent bars from crumbling.
- Store bars in refrigeration or freezing for longer shelf life; they can also be kept at room temperature if in a cool, dry environment.
- These bars are naturally gluten-free if you use gluten-free cereal and other certified ingredients.
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