Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars

Name: Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars
Prep time: PT10MIN
Cook time: PT5MIN
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Desserts
Ingredients: 4 cups Cheerios cereal; 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter; 1/2 cup honey; 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional, to taste); 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional, for topping)

Recipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-08-19 |23 Comments

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Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars

PREP10 min

COOK5 min

Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars are a quick, no-bake treat that's sweet, chewy, and packed with peanut butter flavor. Perfect for snacking or lunchboxes!

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12SERVINGS

Ingredients

4 cups Cheerios cereal
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional, to taste)
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional, for topping)

Instructions

1
Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2
In a saucepan, combine peanut butter, honey, and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir until smooth and just bubbling (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract (and salt, if desired).
3
Place Cheerios in a large bowl. Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the cereal and gently stir to coat completely.
4
Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top, pressing lightly.
5
Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes, until bars are firm. Lift out, slice, and serve.