Description
These Peanut Butter Cheerio Bites are a delicious and easy no-bake snack that combines the nutty flavor of peanut butter with the crunch of Cheerios. Perfect for a quick energy boost or a sweet treat!
Ingredients
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Cheerio Bites:
- 3 cups Cheerios cereal
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Peanut Butter Mixture: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine peanut butter and honey, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Add Flavorings: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Coat Cheerios: Add Cheerios and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Form Bites: Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion the mixture into small mounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Press lightly to compact.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- For extra texture and flavor, mix in mini chocolate chips after the mixture has cooled slightly, or drizzle melted chocolate over the bites before chilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
