3 Ingredient Cereal Bars Ready In 10 Minutes

I recently had a box of cereal that my kids completely lost interest in, and in an effort to avoid wasting food, I turned it into these delicious bars. They were so much better than I expected, they stayed crisp for days and days, and they are so fast to pull together. I love making snacks from pantry staples and transforming basic ingredients into super yummy recipes like this one. This is a nutritious kids snack that can double as a healthy breakfast bar, too! Serve this toddler snack on its own, or pair with Vanilla Milk, a toddler smoothie, or Blueberry Yogurt.

Ingredients You Need

To make this cereal bar recipe you’ll need the following ingredients on hand and ready to go.

O cereal (like Cheerios or a store-brand O cereal) Honey: Alternatively, you can use brown rice syrup, which is a little less sweet but similarly sticky. Peanut butter: I used smooth natural style. Any creamy style of nut or seed butter should work similarly as long as it’s not too runny.

TIP: You can make this nut-free with sunflower seed butter. You can also add a little vanilla extract for additional flavor if you like.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s a look at how to make this cereal bar recipe so you know what to expect. Scroll down to the end of the post for the full recipe. TIP: These cereal bars hold together best when stored in the fridge, so keepe them in the fridge and serve while still cold.

How Do You Get Cereal Bars to Stick Together?

The mixture of nut or seed butter and honey (or brown rice syrup) in this recipe helps to hold the bars together. And when you store them in the fridge and serve them cold, they hold together even better. If taking them out of the house or as a lunch snack, tuck in an ice pack. They hold together better with brown rice syrup than honey, but both can work if they are kept cold.

How to Store

I like to wrap each cereal bar in plastic wrap, then store in a storage bag or airtight container in the fridge. You can skip the plastic wrap, but do store them in an airtight container in the fridge so they hold together well. You can also wrap and freeze in the freezer.

Best Tips for Success

You can make this nut-free with sunflower seed butter. You can add a little vanilla extract for additional flavor. Trade in brown rice syrup for the honey—which is a little stickier than honey, so the bars hold together a little better, and less sweet tasting. These hold their shape best when stored in the fridge and served cold. They soften a little at room temperature.

I’d love to hear your feedback on this recipe if you try it, so please comment below to share!