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Homemade Cereal Bars

Published: Aug 19, 2019 · Modified: Jan 5, 2022 by Raquel · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

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Make at home cereal bars
HOMEMADE CEREAL BARS
Homamade Cereal Bars

It has been really busy at my day job with school starting. There is always so much to do and I have come home with limited energy. I did, however, make these Homemade Cereal Bars the other day for snacks.

What I love about this Homemade Cereal Bar Recipe is that it makes for a snack that is very packable for lunches, snacks, and on the go nourishment. You can change up the cereal and fruit and know that these bars always come out terrific!

Easy Homemade Cereal Bars

 

I love to use Multigrain cereal, but this works with other oat cereals. I also prefer to use cereal with less sugar because then I feel the bars are too sweet, but what is great is that you can experiment with your favorite cereal. You can also use specialty organic cereal or wheat-free cereal to make these bars.

How To Make Cereal Bars

It's really just a matter of gathering some favorite cereals, dried fruits and even nuts if you wish, and putting them together.

The mixture comes together and you can have the bars ready in just minutes.

how to make cereal bars

These do require a little time to cool after they are placed in the pan, but it only takes a few minutes to set before you can slice them up and serve.

Cereal Bars with Raisins

Honesty, why wouldn't you want to make your own. You can control the ingredients and these save you money too!

I can find a box of cereal on sale for just a couple of dollars. Each box probably makes about 2 dozen bars. If you look for the treat bars in the market, you will see how much money you can save making your own.

cheerios cereal bars

They also taste better, in my opinion, and they really do not take that much time to put together. These are a tasty and filling snack and great for an afterschool (or after work) treat. You can even cut them up and serve as a dessert!

cereal bars dessert

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Homemade Cereal Bars Recipe

Homemade Cereal Bars

Raquel Pineira
Make your own homemade cereal bars in minutes
5 from 22 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 15
Calories 36 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 2 cup mini marshmallows
  • 2 cups round oat cereal
  • 2 cups favorite square cereal
  • ½ cup raisins

Instructions
 

  • Prepare a 9" x 11" baking pan by coating the bottom and sides with butter or margarine or cooking spray.
  • Melt butter and marshmallows over medium heat in a saucepan.
  •  Remove from heat and slowly combine the cereals and raisins.
  • Pour mixture into prepared pan and press down into the pan.
  •  Let cool 15 - 20 minutes before cutting into squares. Makes about 15 small bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 36kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
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Make your own cereal bars. Save money by making your own!

What is your favorite cereal?

 

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  1. Jamie

    September 10, 2014 at 4:04 pm

    A fun twist on classic Rice Krispie Treats... add marshmallow to anything and I'm game 😉

    Reply
    • Raquel

      September 10, 2014 at 7:29 pm

      They are really good Jamie, and I used a smaller marshmallow to cereal ratio to reduce the sugar.

      Reply
  2. Tamara

    September 11, 2014 at 10:41 am

    I love these! And I hate how expensive they are when you buy them.
    My favorite cereal was always Lucky Charms but now that I'm older I like the Trader Joe's version of Rice Krispies. And I like to add a little cream to the milk! So sinful.

    Reply
    • Raquel

      September 12, 2014 at 1:54 pm

      Oooh I love Lucky Charms! I will have to try putting them into bars sometime. I will have to check out the TJ Rice Krispies too.

      Reply
  3. debbiedoos

    September 11, 2014 at 1:09 pm

    My boys would absolutely LOVE these. I like the cereal combo you used.

    Reply
    • Raquel

      September 12, 2014 at 1:53 pm

      Thank you Debbie! I love to change the cereal combinations and really like this one. Happy weekend!

      Reply
  4. Ginny Marie

    September 11, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    I think my girls would love these made with regular Cheerios! (Although I might eat them all myself!)

    Reply
    • Raquel

      September 12, 2014 at 1:52 pm

      Yes I am sure they would be good with regular Cheerios too! Thanks for stopping by Ginny!

      Reply
  5. Debi @ Adorned From Above

    September 16, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    These look delicious.
    Debi

    Reply
    • Raquel

      September 16, 2014 at 6:59 pm

      Thanks Debi - they are a hit with our family.

      Reply
  6. Lauren

    September 16, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    What tasty looking cereal bars! I'm sure they're better than the store-bought kind! I'd be thrilled if you'd link up at this week's Off the Hook!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      September 16, 2014 at 6:58 pm

      Thanks Lauren!

      Reply
  7. Marie

    August 29, 2019 at 2:07 pm

    These look so yummy and love how easy they are to make! Definitely making some for my grandson *wink* *wink* Thank you for sharing your recipe with us at the Talk Of The Town party. Pinned 🙂

    Reply
    • Raquel

      August 29, 2019 at 2:36 pm

      Thanks so much Marie! 🙂

      Reply

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