No Bake Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars
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4.8
No Bake Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars
Description
No Bake Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars start by boiling a mixture of white sugar and light corn syrup, which is then combined with peanut butter and vanilla for a smooth, flavorful coating. This mixture is stirred into Cheerios and peanuts, binding the dry ingredients into clusters. The combined mixture is pressed into a pan and allowed to cool and set without any baking required.
The resulting bars are chewy and mildly crunchy from the peanuts and cereal, with a rich peanut butter flavor and a balanced sweetness that is not overwhelming. Their no-bake nature makes them a straightforward snack to prepare without needing an oven.
These bars store well at room temperature in an airtight container for several days or can be frozen individually for longer storage. Variations include adding chocolate chips, sprinkles, or candy pieces to customize the bars. Greasing the pan or lining it with parchment paper helps with easy removal and clean cutting.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 ¼ cups light corn syrup
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup peanuts
- 6 cups Cheerios
Instructions
- Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan mix together white sugar and light corn syrup. Bring to a boil.
- Remove pan from heat and add peanut butter and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Pour Cheerios and peanuts in a large mixing bowl. Pour peanut butter mixture over Cheerios and peanuts. Stir until combined.
- Spread Cheerio mixture in prepared 9x13 inch pan. Let cool and cut into bars
Notes
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days to keep them soft and chewy.
- For longer storage, freeze individually wrapped bars in a sealed freezer bag for up to two months; thaw at room temperature before eating.
- Add chocolate chips, sprinkles, or peanut butter candies for variation in flavor and texture.
- Line the pan with parchment paper or grease it well to easily remove the set bars without sticking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Sodium | 102mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 168mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 208IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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