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Cereal Bars

These homemade cereal bars are made with peanut butter, oats, wheat germ and rice cereal for a wholesome snack or breakfast option.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 251 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled old fashioned oats
  • 2 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1/4 cup wheat germ toasted in a pan for 1-2 minutes until golden brown and fragrant
  • 3/4 cup light corn syrup can also use honey
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup candy coated chocolate chips or miniature chocolate chips
  • cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. Line a 9 inch square pan with parchment paper, then coat the pan and parchment with cooking spray.
  2. Place the oats, rice cereal and wheat germ in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
  3. Place the corn syrup, peanut butter and brown sugar in a pot on the stove over medium heat.
  4. Cook for 2-4 minutes or until peanut butter has melted, stirring occasionally.
  5. Pour the peanut butter mixture into the oat mixture. Stir until well combined.
  6. Press the cereal bar mixture firmly into the prepared pan. Gently press chocolate chips into the top of the bars.
  7. Chill for 60 minutes or until firm. Cut into 12 pieces, then serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 251kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 166mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 16g (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 251

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 251kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 166mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 16g 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.