Description
Homemade cereal bars blend crunchy oats, sweet honey, and nutty almonds into a delightful snack perfect for quick breakfasts or energizing treats. Each bite promises wholesome goodness and satisfying flavor you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cereal of choice
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) peanut butter or nut butter of choice
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) agave, honey, or brown rice syrup
Supplementary Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) protein powder (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a square baking vessel by lining with parchment paper, ensuring excess paper hangs over the edges for easy removal. Select an 8-inch pan or a 9×13-inch pan for larger quantities.
- Gently warm nut butter to achieve a smooth, pourable consistency, facilitating better ingredient integration.
- Combine cereal, nut butter, sweetener, salt, and protein powder in a spacious mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly until all components are evenly distributed and fully incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it uniformly. Place an additional parchment sheet on top and apply firm, consistent pressure to compact the ingredients, promoting bar stability.
- Refrigerate or freeze for approximately 30 minutes, allowing the mixture to solidify and maintain structural integrity.
- Extract the consolidated mixture from the pan using parchment paper overhang. Slice into 9 uniform bars using a sharp knife.
- Preserve bars in an airtight container. Optimal storage includes refrigeration, freezing, or placement in a cool, dry environment to maintain texture and prevent crumbling.
Notes
- Swap nut butters easily to match dietary needs or flavor preferences, trying almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter for variety.
- Choose gluten-free cereal options like rice crisp or corn flakes to make the recipe celiac-friendly and accommodating for different nutritional requirements.
- Press mixture extremely firmly to guarantee bar stability, using flat-bottomed glass or measuring cup to create compact, dense texture that prevents crumbling.
- Try mix-ins like chia seeds, dried fruit, or dark chocolate chips to elevate nutritional profile and add exciting flavor dimensions without compromising structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg