1 ½ cups crisp rice cereal
¾ cup Cheerios or flaked cereal, like Wheaties, Corn Flakes or Total
1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
¼ cup + 2 Tablespoons of peanut butter
1 Tablespoon butter or margarine
¼ cup + 2 Tablespoons of honey
Optional Ingredients: (use one or in a combination)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
½ cup dried fruit and/or nuts (chopped into small pieces)
Peanut Butter Cereal Bars
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Line an 8- or 9-inch baking pan. Use 2 pieces of foil or parchment paper (one going each way) and set aside.
- In a large bowl, lightly crush the cereals and mix with nuts or dried fruit, if using.
- Make the peanut butter mixture. Put butter, peanut butter, and honey in a small pot and heat on the stovetop, stirring with a whisk until smooth. OR, place in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute, take out and stir with a whisk until smooth. If using, stir in vanilla, cinnamon, and/ or salt.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal in the bowl and stir to combine.
- Put the mixture into your prepared baking pan. Using a spatula, press the mixture into the pan and flatten evenly, making sure you press the edge down well.
- Put the pan in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or freeze for 10 to 15 minutes to harden. For crunchier bars, skip the refrigerator step and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before cutting.
- Cut into bars and enjoy. Lift bars using the foil or parchment paper, then use a pizza cutter or knife to cut it into 6 rows. Next, cut each row in half to make 12 bars.
Recipe courtesy of Maryland WIC Cookbook
Recipe Category
One pan meals
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.
Peanut Butter Cereal Bars
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups crisp rice cereal
¾ cup Cheerios or flaked cereal, like Wheaties, Corn Flakes or Total
1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
¼ cup + 2 Tablespoons of peanut butter
1 Tablespoon butter or margarine
¼ cup + 2 Tablespoons of honey
Optional Ingredients: (use one or in a combination)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
½ cup dried fruit and/or nuts (chopped into small pieces)
Directions:
- Line an 8- or 9-inch baking pan. Use 2 pieces of foil or parchment paper (one going each way) and set aside.
- In a large bowl, lightly crush the cereals and mix with nuts or dried fruit, if using.
- Make the peanut butter mixture. Put butter, peanut butter, and honey in a small pot and heat on the stovetop, stirring with a whisk until smooth. OR, place in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute, take out and stir with a whisk until smooth. If using, stir in vanilla, cinnamon, and/ or salt.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal in the bowl and stir to combine.
- Put the mixture into your prepared baking pan. Using a spatula, press the mixture into the pan and flatten evenly, making sure you press the edge down well.
- Put the pan in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or freeze for 10 to 15 minutes to harden. For crunchier bars, skip the refrigerator step and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before cutting.
- Cut into bars and enjoy. Lift bars using the foil or parchment paper, then use a pizza cutter or knife to cut it into 6 rows. Next, cut each row in half to make 12 bars.
Recipe courtesy of Maryland WIC Cookbook
Nutrition Facts
12 serving per container
Serving size 1 bar
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 150 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 6g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat 1.5g | 8% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 5mg | 2% | |
| Sodium 95mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars 14g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Protein 3g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 16mg | 2% | |
| Iron 2mg | 10% | |
| Potassium 96mg | 2% | |
The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.