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No Bake Peanut Butter Cereal Bars
These No Bake Peanut Butter Cereal Bars are perfect for peanut butter lovers. It’s packed full of peanut butter cereal, peanut butter, and even peanut butter chips for a topping.
Prep Time
45 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 307 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Ganache
- 10 oz. peanut butter chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup Mallow Bits
Bars
- 3 cups peanut butter crunch cereal crushed
- 3 cups peanut butter crunch cereal whole
- 10 ounces regular marshmallows
- 6 tablespoons salted butter sliced
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
Ganache
- In a medium glass bowl, add in the peanut butter chips and heavy cream. Microwave for 1 minute and stir. If there are still lumps after giving it a good stir, microwave for another 45 seconds. Stir until smooth.
- Let the ganache set up for about 20 minutes until it’s thickened. When you stir the ganache, the ripples will stay in it and not smooth out.
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Bars
- Spray a 7×11 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add the 3 cups of peanut butter crunch cereal in a large bag. I used a storage bag. Smash the cereal until crushed. It doesn’t all have to be completely crumbs, there can be big bits.
- Add the crushed and whole cereal into a large bowl. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, add in the marshmallows and butter. Place over medium heat and stir occasionally. Once the butter is all melted and the marshmallows are all melted and smooth, remove from the heat.
- Add in the peanut butter and stir until combined.
- Pour the marshmallow mixture into the bowl with the cereal. Stir to make sure all the cereal is coated with the marshmallow and work quickly. It marshmallows will start to stiffen up quite quickly!
- Press the cereal into the prepared pan. I use a piece of wax paper that’s been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray to press it down. That will prevent most of the sticking.
- Spread the ganache that’s been slightly cooled and thickened on top of the bars. Use a offset spatula to spread it out and then give it a few taps on the counter to flatten it out completely.
- Sprinkle the mallow bits on top of the ganache.
- Place in the fridge to set up.
- Cut and serve!
Notes
- Storage: Store these cereal bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
307kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
124mg
(5%)
Potassium
77mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
160IU
(3%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307
% Daily Value*
Calories | 307kcal | 15% |
Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
Protein | 8g | 16% |
Fat | 16g | 25% |
Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
Sodium | 124mg | 5% |
Potassium | 77mg | 2% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 24g | 48% |
Vitamin A | 160IU | 3% |
Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.