Salty And Sweet Choco Peanut Butter Cereal Bars Recipe

These no-bake Salty & Sweet Choco Peanut Butter Cereal Bars are a ridiculously easy recipe – perfect for bake sales, school snacks, potlucks, or a fun summer treat! Inspired by a university cafeteria favorite, these bars combine the salty crunch of pretzels with the sweet richness of peanut butter and chocolate. No oven required! Customize the serving size by cutting into smaller or larger bars. Get ready for a delicious and crowd-pleasing snack that's as simple as 1, 2, 3!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 662 kcal
Protein 34g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Salty And Sweet Choco Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

  • White Corn Syrup
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • Cheerios Toasted Oat Cereal
  • Cocoa Puffs Cereal
  • Quick Cooking Oats
  • Pretzel Sticks

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How to Make Salty And Sweet Choco Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

  1. In a large saucepan, combine 1/2 cup light corn syrup, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 cup creamy peanut butter.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth and well combined. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Gently fold in 6 cups of your favorite cereal (like Rice Krispies or Cheerios) and 1 cup of crushed pretzels.
  5. Mix until the cereal and pretzels are evenly coated with the peanut butter mixture.
  6. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  7. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan.
  8. Let cool completely at room temperature for at least 1 hour before cutting into bars.
  9. Once cooled, cut into desired sizes and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

171g

Fat

29g

Carbs

31g