Are No Bake Cereal Bars Healthy?u003cbr/u003e

It depends. This recipe only has 5 ingredients so quality is really important. Using cereal and/or peanut butter that contain lots of sugar reduce the health benefits greatly.

Can I use regular peanut butter to make No Bake Cereal Bars?u003cbr/u003e

We recommend using Natural Peanut butter that is newly opened and freshly mixed.

What are the best cereals to use for No Bake Cereal Bars?u003cbr/u003e

Almost any type of cereal will work with the recipe as long as it is not too large. From a u0022healthyu0022 standpoint I've listed my 2 favorite varieties below. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eu003cstrongu003ePuffed Rice Cereal: u003c/strongu003eWe use Arrowhead Mills Puffed Rice cereal purchased at Whole Foods. That said, there are many great options. Look for a brand that only contains 1-ingredient, puffed whole-grain brown rice.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eu003cstrongu003eWhole Grain O’s Cereal: u003c/strongu003eWe use Cascadian Farm Organic Purely O’s or plain Cheerios depending what is available.

How do I avoid crumbly cereal bars?u003cbr/u003e

To avoid crumbly bars make sure to use u003cstrongu003enatural peanut butteru003c/strongu003e and PRESS THE BARS FIRMLY INTO THE PAN (especially the corners). I like to wet my hands/rubber spatula to help keep the mixture from sticking as I press it into place.

Can No Bake Cereal Bars be made ahead?u003cbr/u003e

Yes. We love making a batch on Sunday afternoon and using them as a grab and go breakfast throughout the week. They last for about 1 month and should be stored in the freezer so they don't get soggy.

Healthy No Bake Cereal Bars (5-ingredients)

Name: Healthy No-Bake Cereal Bars for Kids
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Breakfast Bars
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups puffed rice cereal; 1 1/2 cups whole grain O's cereal; 1/2 cup honey; 1/2 cup peanut butter; big pinch of course sea salt (optional)

Description

5-Ingredient Healthy No Bake Cereal Bars are simple to make, requiring just 10 minutes prep. Whole-grains, protein and plenty of fiber make them the perfect grab n' go breakfast option for busy mornings.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups puffed rice cereal
1 1/2 cups whole grain O's cereal
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup peanut butter
big pinch of course sea salt (optional)

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Instructions

Line a 9" square cake pan with 2 pieces of parchment paper (one going each way).
In a large mixing bowl, combine puffed rice and Cheerios. Toss to combine.
In a small pot over medium heat, combine honey and peanut butter. Stir continuously until mixture is completely smooth.
Pour honey/peanut butter over the mixed cereal. Stir. Make sure that all cereal is coated or the bars will not stick together well.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan, using a wet rubber spatula to spread it out into an even layer. Lightly wet your hands and press down on the mixture to even it out. Use the wet rubber spatula to press the mixture firmly into the pan. Pay particular attention to the edges and corners.
Place the pan in the freezer for about 20 minutes or until firm.
Lift the bars from the pan, using the parchment paper and place them on a cutting board. With a sharp knife, slice the bars into your desired size and shape.
Wrap the bars individually in plastic wrap or baggies. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 1-month. To serve, remove frozen bar from plastic wrap or bag and allow it to come to room temperature on the counter for 5-10 minutes.

Notes

You must use FRESH natural peanut butter (with oil on top) for this recipe to turn out successfully. Peanut butter with added ingredients (anything other than peanuts + salt) will be too dry and will result in crumbly bars.