Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of No Bake Peanut Butter Cereal Bars, a quick and satisfying treat perfect for any occasion. These bars combine the rich, creamy flavor of peanut butter with crunchy cereals and colorful M&Ms, making them a hit for kids and adults alike. Ideal for busy days, they require just 25 minutes of preparation and no baking at all. Whether you’re looking for an after-school snack or a dessert to share at gatherings, these bars are versatile enough to suit any event. Customize them with your favorite cereals or toppings to create a personal twist on this classic recipe.
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 extract
Instructions
- Spray a 15'' x 10'' x 1'' baking pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix Cheerios, crisp rice cereal, dry roasted peanuts, and M&Ms gently.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, bring corn syrup and sugar to a boil while stirring frequently; remove from heat once boiling.
- Stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the syrup mixture over the cereal mix and toss gently until fully coated.
- Spread mixture into the prepared pan, pressing down firmly; let sit until set before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg