Description
These Protein Cereal Bars are a quick and easy, no-bake snack packed with peanut butter, honey, and nutrient-rich seeds. Perfect for a wholesome breakfast or an energy-boosting snack, they combine crunchy cereal with hemp and chia seeds for added protein and fiber. Ready in just 20 minutes including cooling time, these bars are perfect for on-the-go eating and can be stored in the fridge or freezer for convenience.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
Dry Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups O’s cereal
- 3 tablespoons hemp seeds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- Melt peanut butter and honey: Place peanut butter and honey in a saucepan over low heat and stir for one minute or until melted and combined. Alternatively, melt in the microwave in 30-second increments until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a bowl, mix together the O’s cereal, hemp seeds, and chia seeds until evenly distributed.
- Coat cereal mixture: Pour the warm peanut butter and honey mixture over the cereal mixture, stirring thoroughly to coat all the dry ingredients evenly.
- Press mixture into pan: Transfer the mixture into a greased and parchment-lined 8×8 inch baking dish. Use a spatula to press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan until the top is smooth and flat.
- Chill the bars: Place the pan in the refrigerator or freezer and allow the bars to cool completely for about 15 minutes to firm up.
- Cut into bars: Once cooled and firm, remove from the pan and cut into 12 bars or squares.
Notes
- Press firmly: Use a spatula to press the mixture firmly into the pan so the bars hold together well once cooled.
- Cool completely: Don’t rush the cooling process. Letting the bars sit for at least 15 minutes in the refrigerator helps them firm up and keep their shape.
- Storage: Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. To freeze, wrap bars individually and store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before eating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximate)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
