Peanut Butter Cheerios Bars is a crunchy tasty snack made using cheerios, peanut butter, honey and sugar. It is made by heating a simple mixture and mixing with cereal, then setting it in tray. It has a sweet and nutty flavour with slight crisp texture and it feels very satisfying to eat. These no bake bars are so easy to make and fits perfectly in your kids snack bars. You can include nuts and dry fruits according to your liking too.
This is a quick snack option for snack box or evening tea time and kids will love it for sure. It does not need baking and gets ready in very less time at home. It is simple and homemade and it gives a good alternative to store snacks. It is easy to carry and store and you can pack it easily too.
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About Peanut Butter Cheerios Bars
Peanut Butter Cheerios Bars are no bake snack bars made using cereal and binding syrup. It is a simple recipe and is a popular for quick energy snack. The combination of peanut butter and honey gives both flavour and binding and it holds well. The bars hold shape well and easy to cut and handle.
The texture of these bars is crispy with a soft binding inside and it is easy to bite. Cheerios gives crunch and peanut butter adds richness to the bars. It has a sweet taste with nutty flavour and it makes it enjoyable to eat. It is not too hard so easy to bite and chew and kids also like it.
You can make few variations with this recipe and you can add nuts, seeds or chocolate chips for extra taste and texture. You can also adjust sweetness by reducing sugar or honey and it works well, so this recipe you can change easily. Some also use jaggery instead of sugar for different taste.
I usually make these bars and store in fridge for few days at home. I like to store them and have with tea in evening time.
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Peanut Butter Cheerios Bars Ingredients
- Cheerios - Used cheerios which gives crunch and structure to the bars. You can use any similar cereal also.
- Brown sugar - Brown sugar is added for sweetness and gives slight caramel flavour. You can replace with regular sugar.
- Peanut butter - Used peanut butter for nutty flavour and it helps to bind the bars and you can use smooth or crunchy type as you like.
- Honey - Use honey for sweetness and it also helps to hold the mixture together and you can adjust based on taste.
- Butter - Butter is added for richness and to melt everything smoothly and you can reduce little if needed.
How to make Peanut Butter Cheerios Bars Step by Step
1.In a pan - add butter, brown sugar and peanut butter.
2.Mix it once, then add honey.
3.Heat it up for a minute until it bubbles like this. Switch off. Now take cheerios.
4.Add it.Mix well until the sauce coats evenly
5.Transfer to a tray with parchment or butter paper. Level it with a spatula.
6.Let it set in the fridge for 15 to 30 minutes. Cut into small squares.
Refrigerate until serving time.
Expert Tips
- Heating mixture - I usually heat butter, sugar and peanut butter until it melts well. Do not over heat too much.
- Mixing cereal - I add cheerios and mix quickly so it coats evenly. If delayed it may start setting.
- Setting properly - I press mixture firmly in tray so bars hold shape well. Do not leave it loose.
- Cutting bars - I cut after chilling so it comes neat. If cut early it may break.
- Storage - I store in fridge to keep it firm. It stays good for few days.
Serving and Storage
Serve Peanut Butter Cheerios Bars as a snack or with evening tea. This goes well for snack box or quick bite during day. Store in refrigerator and use within a week. Keep it covered so it stay fresh.
FAQS
1.Can I use other cereal?
Yes you can use any similar cereal. It should be crunchy type.
2.Can I reduce sugar?
Yes you can reduce sugar or honey. Adjust based on your taste.
3.Why bars are not holding shape?
It may be due to less binding mixture. Press firmly and chill properly.
4.Can I add nuts?
Yes you can add chopped nuts. It give extra texture.
5.Can I make it in advance?
Yes you can prepare and store in fridge. It stays good for few days.
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Peanut Butter Cheerios Bars Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups cheerios
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- In a pan - add butter, brown sugar and peanut butter.
- Mix it once, then add honey.
- Heat it up for a minute until it bubbles like this. Switch off.
- Now take cheerios. Add it. Mix well until the sauce coats evenly.
- Transfer to a tray with parchment or butter paper. Level it with a spatula.
- Let it set in the fridge for 15 to 30 mins. Cut into small squares. Enjoy Peanut Butter Cheerios Bars!
Notes
- Heating mixture - I usually heat butter, sugar and peanut butter until it melts well. Do not over heat too much.
- Mixing cereal - I add cheerios and mix quickly so it coats evenly. If delayed it may start setting.
- Setting properly - I press mixture firmly in tray so bars hold shape well. Do not leave it loose.
- Cutting bars - I cut after chilling so it comes neat. If cut early it may break.
- Storage - I store in fridge to keep it firm. It stays good for few days.
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