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Two stacked crispy cereal bars on a plate.
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5 from 13 votes

Homemade Cereal Bars

These quick and easy cereal bars remind me of a Saturday morning cartoon breakfast. Crispy, yet creamy, they're the perfect recipe to make with kids.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 215kcal
Author: Alicia

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cereal of your choice like rice or corn chex, cheerios, etc. slightly crushed (I used 2 cups of chex and 1 cup of cheerios)
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ½ cup sunflower seed butter
  • 1 cup white chocolate
  • Optional: Pinch of salt and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon sprinkled on top

Instructions

  • Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper (up the sides). In a medium pot, add honey and maple syrup. Bring to a low simmer (small bubbles) over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Lower heat and add sunflower seed butter until combined and creamy. Add a pinch of salt if your sunbutter isn't salted. Off the heat, add your cereal and stir to fully coat. 
  • Spoon the cereal mixture into your 8x8 inch pan and press down slightly to set everything together. Place your white chocolate in a bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until fully melted. Spread the white chocolate evenly on top. If you'd like, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of cinnamon on top of the white chocolate. 
  • Refrigerate up to 2 hours or overnight for best results. To cut, lift the bars from the square pan by holding the parchment paper. With a large knife, slice large sections, then go back to slice smaller squares. Store and serve chilled. 

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Notes

  • For gluten free, choose certified gluten free cereals.
  • For dairy free, use Enjoy Life white chocolate. 
  • This makes a very thin white chocolate crust. For a thicker coating, melt more white chocolate (1 ½-2 cups).
  • Be sure to not overcook the white chocolate in the microwave, which will cause the chocolate to "seize up". Stopping often to stir frequently until JUST melted will produce smooth results.
  • If bars do not stay together the honey/maple mixture was not simmered long enough or they need more time to cool. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 171IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 5mg