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
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Super Peanut Butter Cereal Bars 35

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Super Peanut Butter Cereal Bars?

Super Peanut Butter Cereal Bars takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Super Peanut Butter Cereal Bars?

Super Peanut Butter Cereal Bars has approximately 183.6 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 14 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Super Peanut Butter Cereal Bars?

The key ingredients for Super Peanut Butter Cereal Bars are Butter, Mini Marshmallows, Vanilla, Peanut Butter, Rice Krispies, Honey Nut Cheerios. See the full list with measurements above.

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