Make these Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars at home with only 4 ingredients! These are a great for breakfast, on the go snack or anytime. Perfect for kids and adults because they are packed with protein and whole grains!
Homemade Treat Time
We have been cooking up a storm in our house. Every morning my kids want to make a new treat and I needed a new easy one that my young, 4 and 6 year old, kids could help make. I was looking for a recipe that is easy, quick and already had all the ingredients in my pantry. That’s when I remembered the Best No Bake Peanut Butter Bars!
I remembered that we use to make peanut butter bars like these when I was a kid. We only had Honey Nut Cheerios when we made ours but you could use any version of Cheerios. The best part is Cheerios are naturally gluten free so you don’t have to substitute anything. I always love when I can let me kids help cook so they can start to learn important skills in the kitchen! This recipe for No Bake Peanut Butter Bars is the perfect place to start with all your young chefs! Next stop Food Network.
What You Need for No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Peanut Butter or Peanut Butter Alternative
Cheerios
Honey
Chocolate Chips (optional)
Parchment Paper
8x8 Baking Dish
Non-Stick Spray
Recipe
- 3 cups Cheerios
- ¾ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Directions
1. Mix Peanut Butter and Honey in large microwave safe bowl. Heat in 30 second increments until melted. (You can also do this on the stove in a pan but this way I don’t have to worry with the kids.)
2. Pour Cheerios into melted honey and peanut butter. Mix until coated. Add chocolate chips and gently mix again.
4. Pour mixture into lined 8x8 baking dish. Press into place with parchment paper or spatula with non-stick spray.
5. Refrigerate for one hour.
6. Cut into bars and Enjoy!
Tips for Making No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
-Spray everything with non stick spray when dealing with honey
-Store any leftovers in fridge for up to a week
-You may need more honey depending on your peanut butter. Mine is natural which doesn’t have added sugar.
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No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cheerios
- ¾ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix peanut butter and honey in a large microwave safe bowl. Heat in 30 second increments until melted. (You can also do this on the stove in a pan but this way I don’t have to worry about the kids.)
- Pour Cheerios into melted honey and peanut butter. Mix until coated. Add chocolate chips and gently mix again.
- Mix Cheerios and chocolate chips.
- Pour mixture into lined 8x8 baking dish. Press into place with parchment paper or spatula with non-stick spray.
- Press flat into dish.
- Refrigerate for one hour.
- Cut into bars and enjoy!
jentowkaniuk says
These look so good! Thanks for the tip on the non stick cooking spray. I can imagine the honey / peanut butter combo could be really sticky. Making these for a treat today!!
allisonetreadwell says
Thanks! Yes you lose half the ingredients because they are so sticky..lol!
makencurate says
These are perfect for our pandemic lockdown. My kids will absolutely love this! And I love that its something that we can safely make together. Thanks for sharing!
allisonetreadwell says
Yes we have been cooking up a storm over here! Have fun making them!
Weird Louise says
You had me at peanut butter! These look so good. I'll be pinning this so I can make it in the future. And thanks for sharing your tips and sharing this recipe.