Super Peanut Butter Cereal Bars Recipe

No-bake Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats get a delicious upgrade! These easy-to-make bars are packed with peanut butter flavor and crispy cereal, then elevated with your favorite mix-ins. We love adding raisins, chocolate chips, and cashews – but get creative and add your own twist! A perfect after-school snack or party treat.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 183.6 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Super Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Super Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

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How to Make Super Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

  1. Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
  2. Add 10 ounces (2 cups) of marshmallows and stir constantly until completely melted and smooth.
  3. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter until well combined.
  4. Add 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal, 1/2 cup chopped cashews (optional), 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional), and 1/4 cup raisins (optional). Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  5. Press the mixture firmly into a greased 13x9 inch baking pan.
  6. Let cool completely at room temperature (about 30-60 minutes) before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

48g

Fat

14g

Carbs

7g