Can I use any type of cereal?

The most specifically recommended cereals are those with small uniform shapes — Cheerios, Fruit Loops, or Rice Krispies — because small pieces pack most tightly and hold together most effectively. Very large or irregularly shaped cereal pieces create gaps and uneven surfaces that prevent the most cleanly held bar structure. If experimenting with other cereals, report the results because individual cereal textures and coatings affect the final binding differently.

Why do my cereal bars fall apart?

The most common cause of cereal bars falling apart is insufficient pressing. The mixture must be pressed most firmly and most completely into the pan for the most dense and most cohesive bar structure. Using a second sheet of parchment on top and pressing with significant force from both hands produces the most properly compacted result. Storing bars in the freezer rather than at room temperature also helps them maintain the most beautifully firm structure during handling and eating.

Can I add protein powder?

Yes. Three tablespoons of protein powder can be stirred into the mixture alongside the cereal, nut butter, and sweetener for the most nutritionally complete and most protein-rich breakfast cereal bar. Choose a protein powder whose flavor is genuinely enjoyed on its own as the flavor will come through directly in the finished bar.

Cereal Bars Easy 3 Ingredient Healthy Breakfast Snack Recipe

Description

The most easy 3-ingredient Cereal Bars made with no baking required by lining an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper with overhang warming 2/3 cup nut butter until easily stirrable stirring 3 cups cereal 2/3 cup nut butter 1/2 cup honey or agave and optional salt and protein powder in large bowl until evenly coated transferring to pan placing second parchment sheet over top and pressing most firmly and completely into pan with both hands removing top parchment and freezing 30 minutes until firm to slice into bars. A completely perfect 3-ingredient no-bake cereal bar recipe.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups Cereal of choice Cheerios Fruit Loops or Rice Krispies

2/3 cup Peanut Butter or nut butter of choice

1/2 cup Honey Agave or Brown Rice Syrup

1/2 tsp Salt optional

3 tbsp Protein Powder optional

Instructions

1. Line 8-inch square pan with wax paper or parchment with overhanging sides.

2. Warm nut butter if not already soft and stirrable.

3. Stir cereal, nut butter, and liquid sweetener in large bowl until evenly mixed. Add optional salt and protein powder.

4. Transfer to prepared pan.

5. Place second parchment sheet over top.

6. Press most firmly and completely into pan pressing down very hard with hands or measuring cup bottom. Firmness is critical.

7. Remove top parchment if desired.

8. Freeze 30 minutes or refrigerate 1 to 2 hours until firm enough to slice.

9. Slice into bars.

10. Store covered in refrigerator freezer or cool dry place.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack, No Bake, Healthy
Method: No Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 160
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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