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Cereal Bars

Homemade Cereal Bars That Are Chewy and Oh-So-Tasty

These Cereal Bars are chewy, customizable, and perfect for snacks or breakfast, satisfying both taste and nutrition.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Freeze Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snacks
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 3 cups Cereal such as Cheerios or Rice Krispies
  • 1 cup Nut Butter almond or sunflower butter
  • 1/2 cup Liquid Sweetener such as honey, agave, or brown rice syrup
Optional Enhancements
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Optional, for flavor enhancement
  • 1/2 scoop Protein Powder Optional, for added nutrition

Equipment

  • 8-inch square pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the pan by lining an 8-inch square pan with wax or parchment paper.
  2. Warm the nut butter in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds if it's too thick.
  3. Combine cereal, warmed nut butter, and liquid sweetener in a mixing bowl.
  4. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan using a second piece of parchment paper.
  5. Freeze the pan for about 30 minutes to allow the mixture to firm up.
  6. Slice the bars into preferred sizes and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best freshness, store cereal bars in an airtight container in the fridge. If freezing, wrap them well to prevent freezer burn.

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