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 these Homemade Cereal Raisin Bars is that they are very packable for lunches, snacks and treats.
I love to use Multigrain Cheerios, 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.
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.
The other great thing about making your own cereal bars is that they are a lot cheaper than buying any packaged snacks. They also taste a lot 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.
Homemade Cereal Bars
4 cups oat cereal (I used Multi-grain Cheerios)
1 cup raisin cereal
2 cups mini marshmallows
3 tablespoons butter
Melt butter and marshmallows over medium heat in a sauce pan. Meanwhile, prepare a 9″ x 11″ baking pan by coating the bottom and sides with butter.
Remove from heat and slowly combine the oat and raisin cereal.
Pour mixture into prepared pan and press down into pan.
Let cool 15 – 20 minutes before cutting into squares. Makes about 15 small bars.
What is your favorite cereal?
A fun twist on classic Rice Krispie Treats… add marshmallow to anything and I’m game 😉
They are really good Jamie, and I used a smaller marshmallow to cereal ratio to reduce the sugar.
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.
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.
My boys would absolutely LOVE these. I like the cereal combo you used.
Thank you Debbie! I love to change the cereal combinations and really like this one. Happy weekend!
I think my girls would love these made with regular Cheerios! (Although I might eat them all myself!)
Yes I am sure they would be good with regular Cheerios too! Thanks for stopping by Ginny!
These look delicious.
Debi
Thanks Debi – they are a hit with our family.
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!
Thanks Lauren!