Description
Delicious and easy chocolate peanut butter cereal bars made with rice or corn cereal, perfect for a quick snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rice or corn cereal (like Chex)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides. Lightly spray with nonstick spray.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring each time, until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the cereal with a spatula, making sure each piece is well coated.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared dish. Press it down firmly using a spatula or parchment-covered hands.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until completely set.
- Dust the top with powdered sugar once fully chilled.
- Lift from the pan using the parchment paper, slice into bars, and serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using dark chocolate chips.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg