Crunchy No-Bake Cereal Bars

YIELDS: 15

SERVING SIZE: (1) 1-1/2-inch bar

CHILL TIME: 15 Min

If you're on-the-go in the morning then you might be interested in some fill-ya-up breakfast bar recipes! Grab and go is the way to go, and our Crunchy No-Bake Cereal Bars are made with mixed fruit and roasted peanuts for a combo that will add some pep to your step. When you make this yummy breakfast ahead of time, you'll have less stress, less mess, and more flavor the next morning.

What You'll Need

1 1/2 cup wheat flakes cereal (see tip)
1 cup toasted multi-grain oat cereal (see tip)
1/2 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts
1/2 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup packed brown sugar blend
3 tablespoons reduced-fat peanut butter

What to Do

Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, combine cereals, peanuts, and mixed fruit. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, brown sugar blend, and peanut butter. Heat until brown sugar blend and peanut butter are melted and mixture is smooth, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and pour over cereal mixture, gently stirring to coat evenly.
Transfer cereal mixture to prepared baking dish and gently press down. Allow to cool, then cut into 1-1/2-inch bars. Refrigerate in an airtight container 15 minutes or until ready to serve.

Test Kitchen Tips

The Test Kitchen used Wheaties and Cheerios when creating this recipe, but feel free to change it up!
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