Homemade Cereal Bars
Learn how to whip up a homemade cereal bars recipe in 5 simple steps! A chewy, crunchy, and tasty snack for the whole family. Start baking now!
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled Oats Use gluten-free oats if needed
- ½ cup Honey or Maple Syrup Adjust for sweetness
- ½ cup Peanut Butter Swap with almond or cashew butter
- ½ cup Chopped Nuts Walnuts, almonds, or pecans
- ½ cup Dried Fruit Raisins, cranberries, or dates
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional but adds flavor
- ¼ cup Dark Chocolate Chips Optional for a sweet touch
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Chop nuts and dried fruit into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped nuts, and dried fruit.
- Stir well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Melt & Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a saucepan, heat honey (or maple syrup) and peanut butter over low heat.
- Stir continuously until fully combined and smooth.
- Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine & Press into a Pan:
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients.
- Stir until all ingredients are fully coated.
- Transfer the mixture into the lined pan and press it down firmly using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Bake, Cool & Slice:
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes until slightly golden.
- Let the bars cool completely before slicing into squares or rectangles.
