Description
No Bake Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars are a delightful and easy-to-make treat that satisfies your sweet tooth without the need for an oven. Perfect for parties, after-school snacks, or a quick dessert, these chewy bars are made with a simple blend of Cheerios, peanut butter, and sugar, making them a hit with both kids and adults. In just 10 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a batch that’s not only delicious but also customizable with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruit. Enjoy them as is or pair them with fresh fruit, yogurt, or ice cream for an indulgent twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 ¼ cups light corn syrup
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup peanuts
- 6 cups Cheerios
Instructions
- Spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine Cheerios and peanuts. Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over and stir until well mixed.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan and press down firmly. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (about 40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg