Sometimes we like to trick this cereal bars recipe up and make these Chocolate Caramel Cheerios Bars. Bonus: with only three ingredients they were easy enough for little hands to help make. These Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars were a hit with all of my kiddos. I use honey in this savory Honey Chipotle Meatballs recipe and as a delicious Honey Lime Dressing with fresh fruit. I love creating recipes based on items that we keep stocked at all times, and peanut butter and honey are obvious pantry staples! My kids eat peanut butter by the spoonful, but we also use it in my Classic Peanut Butter Cookies and Peanut Butter M&M Cookies. My girls are currently loving this Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Homemade Spaghettios, and Kid-Friendly Fruit Sushi. So this summer we spent a lot of time in the kitchen (and the grocery store!) coming up with winning combinations together. Last year I had a hard time finding foods my kiddos would eat and not just come back home with the majority of everything I packed still in the lunch box. Immediately stir in cereal and stir until coated. Microwave butter and marshmallows in a large microwaveable bowl on High about 2 minutes, stirring every minute, until smooth. Cook peanut butter and honey over medium heat stirring constantly until completely melted and blended. With only a few weeks left before it’s time for back-to-school, I am busy planning lunch ideas and stocking up on snacks and treats. Lightly grease or spray 9x13 inch (23x33cm) pan. This cereal bar recipe is no-bake and only requires three ingredients. Pour marshmallow mixture over cereal and stir gently to coat well. Add the peanut butter and marshmallows and cook and stir until completely melted and smooth.
In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. See above for further direction.Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars are my go-to, quick and easy after school snack. Measure out the cereal in a large bowl and set aside. if you want to make on stove top, just heat marshmallows and butter in large pot until melted. my mom made these with kix cereal when we were visiting, and they were really yummy too! Variation : Use rice krispies for traditional rice krispy treats or another favorite cereal. Butter or spray your hands or spoon and press mixture firmly in pan. Immediately stir in cereal, coating it well. Cook, stirring, until the mixture is melted and smooth. In a very large microwaveable bowl, microwave butter and marshmallows uncovered on high for 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Put the marshmallows and butter in a large pot set over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla, Cheerios, and remaining marshmallows until fully coated. In a large pot, melt the butter and 8 cups of marshmallows over medium heat until smooth. 3 Tbsp butter or margarine (watch for dairy-free) Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
These are super easy, making them in the microwave, my Daniel can eat them because they are allergen free for him, and they are a healthier version of the rice krispy treats since they are made with whole grain cereal.
In a large bowl, toss together the Chex, Cheerios, and pretzels. Microwave for 1-2 minutes or until ready to stir. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt gradually add to creamed mixture. Sweet & Salty Marshmallow No Bake Bars Spray a 9 x 13 inch pan with cooking spray. Place butter and marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix Together: Whisk the mixture until well combined, then mix in the cheerios and make sure that all of the cheerios are well coated with the honey peanut butter mixture. I think next time I will use 7 cups of cereal instead of just 5. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Microwave the Coating: To a glass bowl, add the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla (if using), and microwave for 1 minute. I had 2 huge boxes of cheerios and needed something to do with them, and I heard about making rice krispy treats with cheerios, so I looked these up and made them for the kids in nursery last night. I got this recipe off the cheerios website.