Post by Loupy on Aug 30, 2018 0:22:49 GMT -7
PEANUT BUTTER S’MORES CEREAL BARS
From: Jessica @ www.a-kitchen-addiction.com/peanut-butter-smores-cereal-bars/
This easy Peanut Butter S’mores Cereal Bars recipe lets you skip the prepackaged cereal bars and make your own! Great for a quick breakfast or snack, these cereal bars give you a wholesome option to feed your family!
Makes: 12
INGREDIENTS
3 Cup Cheerios or oat cereal
1½ Cup coarsely broken graham cracker pieces
½ Cup + 2 tbsp no-stir natural creamy peanut butter
½ Cup honey
3 tbsp coconut sugar or granulated white sugar
3 tbsp coconut oil, measured solid
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 Cup mini marshmallows
⅓ Cup chocolate chips
For the Topping, Optional
¼ Cup marshmallow bits
¼ Cup crushed graham crackers
3 tbsp chocolate chips
Instructions:
Line a 9x9 inch baking dish with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large, heat safe bowl, combine Cheerios and crushed graham crackers.
Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine peanut butter, honey, sugar, and coconut oil.
Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Boil for one minute, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
Remove from heat and continue to stir until mixture stops boiling, about an additional minute.
Carefully stir in vanilla extract until combined.
Carefully pour mixture over the top of the cereal mixture.
Stir to coat.
Gently stir in mini marshmallows and chocolate chips just until combined.
Spread into prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle with marshmallow bits, crushed graham crackers, and chocolate chips.
Gently press mixture into pan.
The bottom of a glass or a spatula works well.
Sprinkle with optional topping ingredients.
Press topping into the bars.
The bottom of a glass or a spatula works well.
Refrigerate for one hour or allow to cool completely at room temperature before cutting into bars.
Store in an airtight container.
If your coconut oil is on the runny side at room temperature, you may need to store the bars in the refrigerator.
From: Jessica @ www.a-kitchen-addiction.com/peanut-butter-smores-cereal-bars/
This easy Peanut Butter S’mores Cereal Bars recipe lets you skip the prepackaged cereal bars and make your own! Great for a quick breakfast or snack, these cereal bars give you a wholesome option to feed your family!
Makes: 12
INGREDIENTS
3 Cup Cheerios or oat cereal
1½ Cup coarsely broken graham cracker pieces
½ Cup + 2 tbsp no-stir natural creamy peanut butter
½ Cup honey
3 tbsp coconut sugar or granulated white sugar
3 tbsp coconut oil, measured solid
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 Cup mini marshmallows
⅓ Cup chocolate chips
For the Topping, Optional
¼ Cup marshmallow bits
¼ Cup crushed graham crackers
3 tbsp chocolate chips
Instructions:
Line a 9x9 inch baking dish with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large, heat safe bowl, combine Cheerios and crushed graham crackers.
Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine peanut butter, honey, sugar, and coconut oil.
Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Boil for one minute, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
Remove from heat and continue to stir until mixture stops boiling, about an additional minute.
Carefully stir in vanilla extract until combined.
Carefully pour mixture over the top of the cereal mixture.
Stir to coat.
Gently stir in mini marshmallows and chocolate chips just until combined.
Spread into prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle with marshmallow bits, crushed graham crackers, and chocolate chips.
Gently press mixture into pan.
The bottom of a glass or a spatula works well.
Sprinkle with optional topping ingredients.
Press topping into the bars.
The bottom of a glass or a spatula works well.
Refrigerate for one hour or allow to cool completely at room temperature before cutting into bars.
Store in an airtight container.
If your coconut oil is on the runny side at room temperature, you may need to store the bars in the refrigerator.