Think you don’t have time to make a delicious treat? Think again! With just five ingredients and no baking required, you can whip up a batch of gooey and nutty No-bake Cheerio Bars in no time. These homemade bars are a perfect snack for any occasion, from lunch boxes to potlucks.
No-bake Cheerio Bars are an easy and delicious snack that the whole family can enjoy. They offer nutritional benefits along with a sweet and savory taste; and the variations are endless. With the wide range of ingredients that can be used, no-bake cheerio bars can satisfy everyone’s taste.
What are No-bake Cheerio Bars?
No-bake Cheerio Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that combines Honey Nut Cheerios cereal, a variety of mix-ins, and a sweet, sticky binder. These bars require no baking, making them a convenient and quick option for those on-the-go or as a tasty treat for gatherings and parties. Ingredients like peanut butter, Honey Nut Cheerios, and milk chocolate M&M’s come together to create a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- Honey Nut Cheerios
- Marshmallows
- Peanut Butter
- Butter
- M&M’s
How to make No-bake Cheerio Bars
Grease a 9×13 pan with soft butter. Measure out 5 cups of Honey Nut Cheerios cereal into a large bowl. Melt butter in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and add in the marshmallows. Stir together until completely melted.
Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter until thoroughly combined.
Stir in the Honey Nut Cheerios and the M&M’s until combined.
Transfer to the 9×13 pan and lightly pat down the bars with buttered hands. Refrigerate the bars for an hour until firm. Then cut into squares.
Serve and enjoy!
Tools For This Recipe
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No-bake Cheerio Bars
Ingredients
- 5 cups Honey Nut Cheerios
- 1 10 1/2 oz bag marshmallows
- 1 cup milk chocolate M&M’s
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 pan with soft butter.
- Measure out 5 cups of Honey Nut Cheerios cereal into a large bowl.
- Melt butter in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and add in the marshmallows. Stir together until completely melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter until thoroughly combined.
- Stir in the Honey Nut Cheerios and the M&M’s until combined.
- Transfer to the 9×13 pan and lightly pat down the bars with buttered hands.
- Refrigerate the bars for an hour until firm. Then cut into squares.
- Serve and enjoy!