Description
Homemade peanut butter cereal bites deliver a quick, no-bake treat perfect for snack lovers. Crispy cereal mingles with creamy peanut butter and sweet honey, creating irresistible bite-sized morsels you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups plain Cheerios
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup honey
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt peanut butter and honey together, heating in 1-minute intervals and stirring until smooth and fully integrated.
- Continue microwaving for an additional 30-45 seconds, ensuring the mixture reaches a fluid, easily manipulated consistency.
- Introduce vanilla extract into the warm mixture, thoroughly blending to distribute the aromatic flavor throughout.
- Gently fold Cheerios into the glossy peanut butter blend, carefully coating each piece to ensure complete and even coverage.
- Transfer the coated cereal onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, using a spoon to create uniform clusters or alternatively, distribute the mixture into individual cupcake liners for neat, portion-controlled bites.
- Allow the Peanut Butter Cereal Bites to rest at ambient temperature, giving them time to solidify and develop a delightful, slightly chewy texture.
- For optimal consistency and structural integrity, permit the treats to set for a minimum of 30 minutes, though allowing them to firm up over several hours will yield the most satisfying result.
- Serve and savor these delectable, no-bake morsels as a convenient snack or energizing morning indulgence.
Notes
- Quick and easy no-bake recipe perfect for busy mornings or sudden snack cravings.
- Microwave method ensures smooth blending of peanut butter and honey without burning.
- Gentle stirring technique prevents crushing delicate Cheerios while coating them evenly.
- Room temperature setting allows natural firming without refrigeration.
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days for maximum freshness.
- Versatile treat that can be customized with optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg