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Delicious and easy homemade cereal bars

Simple Homemade Cereal Bars

These easy no-bake homemade cereal bars are the perfect healthy snack for busy mornings, school lunches, or post-workout fuel. Made with wholesome ingredients like natural peanut butter, honey, and whole grain O-shaped cereal, these chewy bars are loaded with energy and flavor. They take just 5 minutes to prepare and are completely customizable for any dietary need—including nut-free, gluten-free, and vegan options. With no refined sugars or preservatives, you’ll feel great about every bite. Store them in the fridge or freezer for a quick grab-and-go option anytime. Make a big batch and enjoy delicious, cost-effective, and nutritious cereal bars that are better than store-bought!

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • ½ cup smooth natural peanut butter
  • ½ cup honey or brown rice syrup
  • 3½ cups O-shaped cereal
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  • Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  • Microwave peanut butter and honey for 15-30 seconds and stir.
  • Mix in cereal and vanilla extract.
  • Press into pan and chill for 20 minutes.
  • Slice into bars and enjoy!

Notes

Store in fridge for 7 days or freezer for 2 months.

  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Chill Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: per bar
  • Calories: 97 kcal
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 28 mg
  • Fat: 4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g