Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    24 bars

  • Calories

    245 kcal

  • Course

    Snacks

  • Cuisine

    American

Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

Peanut Butter Cereal Bars are made with a few simple ingredients to create a great snack for any time of the day!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 6 cups crunchy plain cereal (I used Rice Chex)
  • 1 1/4 cups salted peanuts chopped
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 ounces milk chocolate chopped
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Instructions

  1. Line a 13 x 9 inch pan with parchment so that the paper hangs over the sides. Butter the parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cereal and peanuts and toss with a spoon to mix well.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together the sugar and corn syrup. Bring the mixture to a boil for one minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter, vanilla and salt. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Pour the sugar mixture over the cereal mixture and toss with a rubber spatula until the cereal is completely coated with the sugar mixture.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Using the rubber spatula, spread the mixture over the bottom of the pan, being careful not to crush the cereal. Place the pan in the fridge for 20 minutes to allow the mixture to cool.
  6. While the mixture is cooling, melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Use a spoon or piping bag to drizzle chocolate over top of the mixture. Allow the chocolate to set.
  7. Lift the mixture out of the pan and cut into small bars.

Notes

  • Recipe is adapted from Baked Elements by Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito
  • Baked Elements
  • Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Drizzle melted peanut butter over the tops for extra peanut butter flavor. 
  • Use a rubber spatula to stir and prevent sticking. 
  • We use Rice Chex but you can use any crunchy cereal.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0g Calories 245kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 252mg (11%) Potassium 172mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 125IU (3%) Vitamin C 1.5mg (2%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 2.9mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 245 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 0g
Calories 245kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 252mg 11%
Potassium 172mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 25g 50%
Vitamin A 125IU 3%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 2.9mg 16%

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

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