Cheerios Energy Bars are another recipe that I found on the Cheerios website, the original recipe called for Banana Nut Cheerios but since I had Honey Nut Cheerios I decided to use that instead. These little bars are super easy to make and a great for breakfast or a snack.
Cheerios Energy Bars are a fantastic combination of crunchy, chewy, and sweet flavors that make them irresistible. The great thing about these little bars is you can customize them according to your tastes or what ingredients you have on hand. You could try using almond butter instead of peanut butter or adding coconut flakes for extra texture.
Making Cheerios Energy Bars at home is a simple and rewarding way to enjoy a healthy snack that’s both delicious and nutritious. With just a few basic ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a batch of these versatile bars that are perfect for any occasion.
What are Cheerios Energy Bars?
Cheerios Energy Bars are a snack that combines the nutritional benefits of breakfast cereal with the convenience of a bar. They are made with wholesome ingredients, making them the perfect on-the-go snack.
Ingredients
- Cheerios cereal
- Sweetened dried cranberries
- Slivered almonds, toasted
- Roasted unsalted sunflower seeds
- Light corn syrup
- Brown sugar
- Creamy peanut butter
- Vanilla
How to make Cheerios Energy Bars
To toast almonds, sprinkle in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until almonds begin to brown, then stirring constantly until almonds are light brown.
Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cereal, cranberries, almonds and sunflower nuts.
In 2-quart saucepan, heat corn syrup, brown sugar and peanut butter to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
Pour syrup mixture over cereal mixture; toss to coat.
Press firmly in pan. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows and serve.
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Cheerios Energy Bars
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cheerios cereal
- 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds toasted
- 1/3 cup roasted unsalted sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- To toast almonds, sprinkle in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until almonds begin to brown, then stirring constantly until almonds are light brown.
- Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cereal, cranberries, almonds and sunflower nuts.
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat corn syrup, brown sugar and peanut butter to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
- Pour syrup mixture over cereal mixture; toss to coat.
- Press firmly in pan. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows and serve.
