Description
These No-Bake Cheerio and Peanut Butter Bars are chewy, naturally sweetened, and packed with healthy fats—perfect for toddler snacks, school lunchboxes, and quick no-fuss family treats. Freezer-friendly and endlessly customizable!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup peanut butter (natural or creamy)
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 3 cups Cheerios (plain or multigrain)
- Optional: ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- Optional: ¼ cup dried fruit (raisins or chopped dates)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax seeds
- Optional: Dash of cinnamon or splash of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt Wet Ingredients: In a saucepan over low heat, stir peanut butter and honey until smooth. Alternatively, microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between.
- Combine with Cheerios: Pour the warm mixture over Cheerios in a large bowl. Stir with a spatula until fully coated.
- Add Extras: Let the mix cool slightly, then stir in optional chocolate chips, fruit, or seeds.
- Press into Pan: Line an 8×8 or 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper. Press mixture firmly and evenly into the pan using a spatula.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- Slice and Serve: Lift from the pan and slice into 12 bars or bite-sized squares for toddlers.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- Press the mixture firmly to help the bars hold together.
- Cool completely before slicing for cleaner edges.
- Store in fridge for 1 week or freeze up to 2 months.
- For nut-free, swap peanut butter with sunflower seed or soy nut butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: No-Bake Cheerio Bars, Peanut Butter Snack Bars, Healthy Toddler Snacks, Lunchbox Snack Ideas, Nut-Free Kids Snacks