Pour the cheerio mixture into the pan and smooth it down into an even layer. Stir to evenly mix the marshmallows, peanut butter, and butter.įold the cheerios into the marshmallow mixture and stir until well combined.
The marshmallow will expand in the microwave as they heat up. Continue microwaving for another 30-60 seconds until the mixture is fully melted. Microwave for 60 seconds and then remove and stir. You can also leave off the peanut butter entirely if you prefer plain cheerio bars.įirst, add the marshmallows, peanut butter, and butter into a large microwave-safe mixing bowl. Peanut Butter - you could substitute almond butter, Nutella, sunflower butter, or any other type of nut butter.The Multi-Grain Cheerios are also a great option! You could use rice krispy cereal or another similar cereal. Cheerios - you could substitute a different kind of cereal instead of cheerios.I often enjoy these for a light dessert! Jump to: The cheerios also add healthy whole grain oats.Ĭheerio bars are great for kids, on-the go-snacks, or for packing in a lunch. These are similar to peanut butter rice krispy treats, but the cheerios give them an added crunch more like a granola bar. Made with cheerios, peanut butter, marshmallows, and butter, these no-bake bars are ready in minutes! You can even make them in the microwave - no stove required! This recipe is delicious anytime of year, but it is especially nice if you do not want to bake during the summer heat.These quick and easy peanut butter cheerio bars make for a delicious treat! With only 100 calories each, you can enjoy these as a guilt-free breakfast, snack, or dessert! It is a very simple recipe, but I do have a few tricks to share to make sure the bars are not too hard or dry in the FAQs below. I do not recommend using no-stir or natural peanut butter.Ĭheerios - The Cheerios give the bars substance and crunch! Make sure to get the plain, original cheerios. You may use creamy or crunchy peanut butter in this recipe. Peanut butter - The peanut butter also forms the binder and is the predominant flavor. Over the years, I have reduced the sugar content by half of our original recipe to what it is now, and you can’t even tell a difference. Sugar - The sugar in this recipe is primarily used for sweetness. They have a similar sugar and calorie content, so using honey is not any healthier. Some recipes use honey, but I like the neutral flavor of corn syrup. The four ingredients in this recipe are as follows:Ĭorn syrup - The corn syrup is essentially the binder that keeps it all together while adding some sweetness. They are not-too-sweet and the balance of peanut butter is spot on with the other ingredients. They hold their shape nicely and have the perfect amount of stickiness. These cheerio bars have a peanut buttery coating surrounding lots of cheerios. I like to make these because I often have all ingredients in my pantry and because they are always devoured in no time! About these no bake cheerio bars With four simple ingredients, these can be mixed up in 10 minutes or less. This is why I love these no bake peanut butter cheerio bars. As much as I love baking, sometimes I just don’t have time.
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