

This month, however, we’re breaking the rules and sharing a ten minute no-bake dessert.
#Peanut butter cheerio treats series#
(You can follow the series HERE.) These ideas are usually related to decorating. Each month I team up with a group of talented blogger friends to share a 10 Minute idea. Hence the reason my life is a constant struggle between “ Treat yo’ self” and “I want to look good in a bathing suit.” “ Treat yo’ self” is currently winning.Īnyway, today is the perfect day to share one of those recipes. Well, to be honest, I have several of those recipes. The one that is so good, you honestly just don’t care and will happily sit down and eat half of them and not let yourself feel guilty about it. The one that breaks every healthy rule in existence. The one without any unique or trendy ingredients like kale or figs. Don’t press the mixture too firmly into the pan–it makes for a harder bar once they cool.We all have at least one guilty pleasure recipe, right? It’s the recipe that’s really simple to make.If I need the top to be more smooth, I’ll take a piece of lightly buttered wax paper to press it down evenly. I like to butter my hands to pat the mixture down firmly–then they won’t stick to the bars, and the butter just adds to the flavor. Just like Rice Krispie treats, they are super sticky going from the pot into the baking dish.Are they gluten-free? If you use plain gluten-free Cheerios, and double check that your marshmallows are gluten-free, then they can be a yummy gluten-free treat!.I cut mine on the smaller side, so I can usually get at least 15 bars out of a 9×13 pan. How many bars does this recipe make? This answer really depends on how large or small you cut the bars.I also keep mine in the fridge, because we like them cold! peanut butter (creamy)cheeriossugarvanilla extractcorn syrup Peanut Butter Cereal Bar Treats No bake peanut butter cereal bars. How long do they last? They’ll be good for a couple of days in an airtight container, and then they tend to lose some of their chewiness.They should last for a couple of months–if they last that long! Step 3 Pour over cereal mixture in bowl stir until evenly coated.

Step 2 In large microwavable bowl, microwave peanut butter, honey and butter uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until mixture is boiling and slightly thickened. Can you freeze these bars? Yes! Cut them into squares, then place into freezer safe bag or container. In large bowl, mix cereal, peanuts and peanut butter chips set aside.Add 1/2 bag of marshmallows and stir constantly until melted. It’s not just kids that love these! This is what you’ll need to make them… Directions: Heat butter in a small saucepan on medium heat until melted. They’re great for tucking into school lunches, setting out for an after school snack, taking to a gathering or party, or bringing into work to share with colleagues. great for school lunches & After school snack And even if you have plenty of time, you can make these and use the extra time for something else! They freeze beautifully, making it easy to have something on hand when you need it. If you’re in a pinch and need to make something in a hurry, or if it’s a busy day and you still want whip something up, these are the perfect answer. You’ll love how quick and easy these come together–literally less than 10 minutes from start to finish. A peanut marshmallow Cheerio mixture, with melted chocolate and butterscotch on top…YUM! I will say, they should come with a warning, because it’s awfully hard to eat just one! Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars My kids weren’t too sure about the Cheerios at first, but soon they weren’t talking, they were just eating! This recipe is a crossover between Rice Krispie treats and O’Henry bars (some call them Scotcharoos), and it’s the perfect mix of the two. We had Cheerios on hand, so I decided to give them a try. The other day my kids were requesting Rice Krispie treats, but when I discovered we were out of Rice Krispies, I came up with these delightful bars. An easy no-bake treat that your kids (and everyone) will love! Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheerios Bars are chewy, delectable, and take just minutes to make.
