Cheerios™ and Peanut Granola Bars

Prep 5 min
Total 45 min
Ingredients 9
Servings 8

Traveling with children can be a challenge. Whether it is a short car ride or a long flight on an airplane, I always have to be prepared with snacks that can keep them full until the next opportunity for a meal. So I've decided to create my own granola bars with Cheerios™ and top them with some of our favorite ingredients. These sweet bars can be sliced in bite-size pieces or divided in individual pieces for an energizing treat! MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

cups oatmeal

1/2

cup peanuts

2 1/2

cups Cheerios™ cereal

cup peanut butter

1/4

cup light brown sugar

1/2

cup honey

1/2

tablespoon vanilla extract

1/2

tablespoon cinnamon

1/3

cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

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1

In a large bowl combine oatmeal, peanuts, and Cheerios™. Mix well with hands or a wooden spoon.
2

In a separate large bowl, place peanut butter, sugar, and honey. Heat in the microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir in vanilla and cinnamon. Place in microwave for another minute and stir until well mixed.
3

Pour peanut butter mixture on cereal mixture and stir until combined. On a parchment-paper lined 8 x 8-inch baking pan, pour mixture and press down with a large spoon to form an even layer. Top with chocolate chips and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set.
4

Peel off parchment paper and slice in bars.

Expert Tips

To make bars more festive, sprinkle with seasonal decorative sprinkles.

Nutrition Information

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More About This Recipe

Traveling with children can be a challenge. Whether it is a short car ride or a long flight on an airplane, I always have to be prepared with snacks that can keep them full until the next opportunity for a meal. So I've decided to create my own granola bars with Cheerios™ and top them with some of our favorite ingredients. These sweet bars can be sliced in bite-size pieces or divided in individual pieces for an energizing treat!