These Cheerio bars are super quick and easy and only require 4 basic ingredients! They combine creamy peanut butter with sweet maple syrup, Cheerios, and oats. What a great no bake treat!
I love how easy these are to make. I had some leftover Cheerios in my cupboard and thought why not make a no bake dessert.
These peanut butter Cheerio Bars are no bake and only require 4 ingredients. They are ready to go in under an hour!
Enjoy as a dessert, or an afternoon snack. It's great any time of the day!
Ingredients Needed
Here are the 4 ingredients required for these Cheerio Bars.
- Cheerios: I used the classic Honey Nut Cheerios. You can use any kind of flavour.
- Maple syrup: You can use agave, honey, table syrup, or real maple syrup.
- Oats: I used rolled oats. You can also use quick oats.
- Peanut Butter: Creamy or crunchy peanut butter work. Do not use natural, it is to runny.
- Nuts: This is optional, but I chopped up some peanuts and added them into the bars. It adds more peanut butter flavour and a bigger crunch! Any nuts work.
Step by step instructions
Here is how to make these Cheerio Bars. You will need a 9×9 baking pan lined with parchment paper, a large mixing bowl, and a spatula.
Step 1: Melt the peanut butter and maple syrup. Add the peanut butter and maple syrup into a bowl and melt it together until smooth.
Step 2: Mix dry ingredients. In a large bowl, add the Cheerios, oats, and chopped up nuts. Stir to combine.
Step 3: Combine together. Add the melted mixture into the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula until evenly coated.
Step 4: Transfer. Press down firmly into the prepared baking pan. Place in the fridge to chill for 1 hour, or the freezer for 30 minutes. Then slice, and enjoy!
FAQ
How do I store these bars?
They are best kept in the fridge in an airtight container. The bars stay good like this for up to 1 week!
My bars fell apart?
This means that they were either not chilled long enough, or the ingredients were not measured correctly. Since this is a no bake recipe, it's crucial all 4 ingredients are measured accurately.
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4 Ingredient No Bake Cheerio Bars
Ingredients
- 4 cups cheerios
- 1 cup rolled oats or quick oats
- 3/4 cups creamy peanut butter
- 2/3 cups maple syrup
- 1/4 cup peanuts chopped, optional
Instructions
- Line a 9x9 pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Melt the maple syrup and peanut butter together in the microwave or using a double boiler method. Once melted, allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, add the cheerios, oats, and nuts (optional). Stir and mix together.
- Pour the peanut butter maple syrup mixture in and with a spatula, gently stir until the dry ingredients are completely and evenly coated.
- Transfer into the prepared pan and press down firmly. I find it's easiest to press down firmly using the bottom of a glass.
- Place in the fridge to set (about 1 hour) or in the freezer (about 30 minutes). Once set, slice and enjoy!
Mozelle Gwynne says
Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Ania says
My pleasure. Thanks Mozelle, and enjoy!