Homemade Cereal Bars

Start your day on a wholesome and delicious note with these easy Homemade Cereal Bars, a perfect no-bake snack packed with nutritious ingredients! Made with rolled oats, crispy rice cereal, and your choice of chopped nuts and dried fruits, these bars are sweetened naturally with honey and held together with creamy peanut butter or almond butter. A touch of vanilla and a pinch of salt enhance the flavors, while optional semi-sweet chocolate chips add a decadent twist. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these customizable, kid-friendly cereal bars are ideal for breakfast on the go, post-workout fuel, or an afternoon pick-me-up. Enjoy them fresh for up to two weeks when stored properly—your new favorite grab-and-go snack awaits!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup crispy rice cereal
• 1 cup honey
• 1 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
• 1 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
• 1 cup dried fruits (such as cranberries, raisins, or chopped apricots)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare an 8x8-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, crispy rice cereal, chopped nuts, and dried fruits.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, add the honey and peanut butter, and heat over medium-low heat. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and fully combined, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Stir in the vanilla extract and salt into the warm honey-peanut butter mixture.

Step 5

Pour the warm liquid mixture over the dry ingredients in the large bowl. Use a spatula to mix everything together until all the dry ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 6

If using chocolate chips, let the mixture cool slightly, then gently fold in the chocolate chips to prevent them from melting.

Step 7

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it firmly into an even layer using a spatula or the back of a spoon. For compact bars, you can press down with a small piece of parchment paper or your hands.

Step 8

Place the baking dish in the refrigerator to set for at least 1 hour.

Step 9

Once set, lift the cereal bars out using the parchment paper overhang and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into 12 equal bars.

Step 10

Store the cereal bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1167.4 grams (1167.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5057

Total Fat 228.10g	292%
Saturated Fat 50.20g	251%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2422mg	105%
Total Carbohydrate 684.40g	249%
Dietary Fiber 56.00g	200%
Total Sugars 382.20g
Protein 123.80g	248%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 528mg	41%
Iron 38mg	209%
Potassium 4451mg	95%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.8%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 51.8%