A quick peanut butter mixture is combined with crisp cereals, pressed into a pan, and cooled. Top it with chocolate for the perfect easy treat!
Why We Love Peanut Butter Bars
Loaded with peanut butter, they’re perfect for snacking or as a treat! They’re quick and easy to make and no oven is required. Peanut butter bars are rich in flavor and both light and crisp in texture. They keep well making them perfect for lunchboxes and outings.
Ingredients and Variations
CEREAL Corn flakes and crispy rice cereal make up the bulk of this crunchy recipe, but other cereals will work! PEANUT BUTTER I use smooth peanut butter as it is what we keep on hand but crunchy will work too. This recipe has not been tested with other butters or natural peanut butter which may affect the consistency. SWEETENERS Corn syrup helps hold these together while the brown sugar adds a bit of sweetness and flavor. CHOCOLATE Chocolate chips are the perfect topping for all things peanut butter! Adding a touch of vegetable oil (or even butter or coconut oil) helps keep the chocolate layer from cracking as the bars are cut.
Variations
Feel free to add cinnamon, apple pie spice, even pumpkin pie spice. We also like sliced almonds, chopped walnuts, or even pecans added to the mix. For extra healthy peanut butter bars, add a tablespoon or so of flax meal for extra omega 3 benefits! Switch out the chocolate chips for white chocolate and sprinkle red and green sugar crystals for a festive dessert bar without the baking!
How to Make No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Storage
No-bake bars will last up to 2 weeks if kept in an airtight container with a piece of bread added to absorb moisture. Freeze cookie squares up to 6 weeks between pieces of parchment paper. Place them in a zippered bag with the date written on the outside.
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