No Bake Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

Are you looking for a new recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than these delicious no-bake peanut butter cereal bars! With their crunchy cereal mixture and creamy peanut butter, these bars are sure to become a favorite among the whole family.

What makes these bars so great is that they are incredibly easy to make. Unlike traditional bake bars, these no-bake treats come together quickly and require only a few basic ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. Plus, they can be customized with your favorite cereals and add-ins. This cereal bar recipe is a twist on traditional rice krispies treats.

To make these bars, you will need a large bowl, a medium saucepan, and an 8-inch square baking dish. You will also need a rubber spatula. I like to melt down the peanut butter, marshmallows and butter in a saucepan to ensure I don’t burn anything but you can melt these together in a large microwavable bowl. If you are making these with children this will be the safest option, just make sure you are using a microwave-safe bowl.

Love Peanut Butter?

Check Out My Other Peanut Butter Dessert Recipes:

Ingredients:

• Light Margarine (56g)
• Peanut Butter (You could also use nut butters or almond butter if you have a peanut allergy in your household!)
• 6 ounces mini marshmallows
• 7 cups frosted flakes (you could also use corn flakes instead!)
• Jet Puffed Marshmallow bits (for topping)
• Optional: PB2 – for drizzling

Instructions:

1. Line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.

2. In a large mixing bowl pour in frosted flakes and set aside.

3. In a medium saucepan over low to medium heat, combine the peanut butter, mini marshmallows and light margarine. Stir frequently until everything has melted together.

4. Pour the peanut butter marshmallow mixture over the frosted flakes and stir until the cereal is evenly coated.

5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press down firmly with your rubber spatula, press mixture firmly enough to make sure everything sticks together but not firm enough to crush everything together.

6. Top with jet puffed marshmallow bits. (optionally you can mix PB2 with water and drizzle it over the top for extra peanut butter flavor!)

7. Allow the bars to cool to room temperature for at least 1 hour. Do not set these in the refrigerator as they will likely become too hard.

8. Remove the bars from the baking dish using the overhang of parchment paper and cut them into smaller pieces.

9. Store the bars in an airtight container.

With just a few simple steps, you can create these delicious no-bake peanut butter cereal bars. One of the best things about this recipe is that you can customize it to your liking by using your favorite add-ins. Mini marshmallows will give the bars a fun texture, while peanut butter chips or chocolate chips will add a touch of sweetness. You can even try different types of cereals to mix things up!

These bars are perfect for a quick snack or an on-the-go breakfast. They are also a great option for those who don’t want to bake desserts but still want something sweet.

What are the calories / macros of the No Bake Peanut Butter Cereal Bars?

I was able to make 24 treat sized cereal bars from this recipe.

Each cereal bar is:

76 calories, 15 g carbs, 1.3 g fat, 1.1 g protein.

I made these but my No Bake Peanut Butter Cereal Bars aren’t gooey? What gives?

You’ll need to make sure you don’t accidentally caramelize the marshmallows while melting them down. I recommend taking extra time and heating them over low heat until they are just melted. Another reason they might not be gooey is if you put them in the fridge. This will cause the marshmallow to harden a bit too much. You’ll get the best results letting your no bake peanut butter cereal bars sit at room temperature.

Connect With Us!

If you try our recipes and love them all we ask is that you give us a follow on either Instagram, Facebook or Pinterest. This helps us keep our recipes and weight loss resources free. Tag @lwep.recipes or hashtag #loseweighteatpizza to show us your food!