Description
Peanut Butter Cheerio Bites are a simple, no-bake snack made with crispy Cheerios, creamy peanut butter, and a touch of honey. These little bites are packed with protein and perfect for an afternoon snack or a quick breakfast on the go.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Cheerios (or any puffed cereal)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Heat over low to medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Mix with Cheerios: Remove the peanut butter mixture from heat and pour it over the Cheerios in a large mixing bowl. Stir gently to coat the cereal evenly with the peanut butter mixture.
- Form the Bites: Once the cereal is well-coated, scoop small portions of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls using your hands. If the mixture is too sticky, you can lightly grease your hands with a little bit of oil or spray.
- Chill: Place the peanut butter bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until they firm up.
- Serve: Enjoy the peanut butter Cheerio bites straight from the fridge, and store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
- You can add chocolate chips, raisins, or other dried fruits to the mixture for extra flavor.
- If you prefer a sweeter bite, you can drizzle some melted chocolate over the top after refrigerating.
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with almond butter or sunflower seed butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg