Description
These Peanut Butter Cheerio Bites are a simple and delicious no-bake snack that combines the nutty flavor of peanut butter with the sweetness of honey and the crunch of Cheerios. Perfect for a quick energy boost or a lunchbox treat!
Ingredients
Scale
Cheerio Bites:
- 3 cups Honey Nut Cheerios
Peanut Butter Mixture:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the peanut butter and honey. Stir constantly until the mixture is melted and smooth, about 2–3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Pour the warm mixture over the Cheerios in a large mixing bowl and gently stir until all the cereal is evenly coated.
- Let the mixture cool slightly, then use a spoon or your hands to form into bite-sized balls.
- Place the bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- You can use plain Cheerios or substitute almond butter for a different flavor.
- Add mini chocolate chips or shredded coconut for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
