These no-bake cereal bars are a quick and easy treat that everyone will love. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these bars are perfect for a grab-and-go snack or a sweet treat. They are crunchy, chewy, and packed with flavor. Best of all, you don't even need to turn on the oven to make them!
Ingredients
- 3 cups cereal of your choice
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Directions
- Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey, and butter. Microwave for 30 seconds, or until the butter is melted.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the cereal to the bowl and mix until all the cereal is coated with the peanut butter mixture.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish, using the back of a spatula or your hands.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cereal bars.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Once chilled, remove the bars from the baking dish and cut into squares or rectangles.
- Serve and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
You can customize these cereal bars by using different types of cereal, such as Rice Krispies, Cheerios, or corn flakes.
If you don't have peanut butter, you can substitute it with almond butter or sunflower seed butter.
These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.