Peanut butter cheerio treats are quick to make and satisfy both kids and adults, giving you a chewy, sweet snack with just three ingredients.
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- Heat it. Combine honey and peanut butter in a large pot over low heat, stirring until smooth. Stir in the cereal until well coated.
- Refrigerate. Press the mixture into the prepared pan using waxed paper or a buttered spatula. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Serve. Slice the treats and enjoy!
Make-Ahead and Freezing Instructions
To Make-Ahead: Cheerio treats can be stored in the refrigerator for a week or more. They won’t become unsafe to eat, but after a week, they’ll become stale and slowly lose their flavor.
To Freeze: To freeze, wrap them in wax or parchment paper, tape them closed, put them in an airtight container, and freeze them for up to six months.
Peanut Butter Cheerio Treats
Peanut butter cheerio treats are quick to make and satisfy both kids and adults, giving you a chewy, sweet snack with just three ingredients.
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups Cheerios cereal
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Add the honey and peanut butter to a large pot.
- Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth.
- Stir in the cereal until well coated.
- Press mixture evenly and firmly into the prepared pan using a buttered spatula or waxed paper.
- Cover and refrigerate for least an hour.
- Slice and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.001gSodium: 77mgPotassium: 107mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 202IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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