Cereal Bars Recipe

Indulge in these irresistible no-bake peanut butter chocolate cereal bars! Imagine the perfect blend of crunchy rice cereal, creamy peanut butter, and a rich chocolate-butterscotch topping. These easy-to-make treats are better than peanut butter rice krispies – they're a family favorite, perfect for snacking or parties!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Calories 274.6 kcal

Protein 9g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cereal Bars

1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine
Light Corn Syrup
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
Rice Krispies
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup butterscotch chips

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How to Make Cereal Bars

In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, and 1 cup granulated sugar. Stir constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup creamy peanut butter until well combined.
Add 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal and stir gently until the cereal is evenly coated.
Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
Press the cereal mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan using buttered hands.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup butterscotch chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal bars and spread evenly.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the bars to set completely before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

91g

Fat

24g

Carbs

12g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cereal Bars?

Cereal Bars takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cereal Bars?

Cereal Bars has approximately 274.6 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 20 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cereal Bars?

The key ingredients for Cereal Bars are Margarine, Light Corn Syrup, Sugar, Peanut Butter, Rice Krispies, Chocolate Chips. See the full list with measurements above.