No-Bake Caramel Cheerios™ Bars

Gluten Free
Health score
4%
No-Bake Caramel Cheerios™ Bars
80 min.
36
225kcal

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Indulge in a delightful treat that combines the irresistible flavors of caramel, chocolate, and crunchy cereal with our No-Bake Caramel Cheerios™ Bars! Perfect for any occasion, these bars are not only gluten-free but also incredibly easy to make, requiring no baking at all. Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast option, a sweet addition to your brunch spread, or a satisfying snack to fuel your morning, these bars are sure to please everyone.

With just a handful of simple ingredients, including Honey Nut cereal, creamy vanilla caramels, and colorful M&M's® minis, you can whip up a batch of these delicious bars in under 80 minutes. The combination of gooey caramel and fluffy marshmallows creates a chewy texture that pairs perfectly with the rich drizzle of chocolate on top. Each bite is a delightful explosion of flavor that will leave you craving more!

Not only are these bars a hit with kids, but they also make for a fun and nostalgic treat for adults. Imagine sharing these sweet creations at your next gathering or enjoying them as a midday pick-me-up. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to impress your family and friends with these scrumptious No-Bake Caramel Cheerios™ Bars!

Ingredients

  • cups pinenuts 
  • 14 oz individually wrapped caramels 
  • tablespoons water 
  • cups marshmallows miniature
  • 0.5 cup milk chocolate chips 
  • tablespoon shortening 
  • 0.3 cup m&m candies 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • knife
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  2. Place cereal in large bowl; set aside.
  3. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave unwrapped caramels and water uncovered on High 2 minutes 30 seconds to 4 minutes, stirring after each minute, until mixture is smooth.
  4. Remove from microwave.
  5. Pour caramel mixture over cereal in bowl; stir until cereal is evenly coated. Gently stir in marshmallows.
  6. Pour cereal mixture into pan. With buttered back of spoon, press mixture in pan until even.
  7. In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and shortening uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring after each minute, until mixture is smooth.
  8. Drizzle chocolate over top of cereal mixture.
  9. Sprinkle M&M's™ minis chocolate candies evenly over chocolate. Refrigerate until mixture is firm and glaze is set, about 1 hour.
  10. With table knife, cut cereal mixture into 9 rows by 4 rows to make 36 bars. Store in loosely covered container.

Nutrition Facts

Calories225kcal
Protein6.2%
Fat66.57%
Carbs27.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.49
Glycemic Load
6.88
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
9.5404346481613%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:225.27kcal
11.26%
Fat:17.7g
27.22%
Saturated Fat:2.12g
13.26%
Carbohydrates:16.29g
5.43%
Net Carbohydrates:15.42g
5.61%
Sugar:11.96g
13.29%
Cholesterol:0.99mg
0.33%
Sodium:30.74mg
1.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.71g
7.42%
Manganese:1.98mg
99.09%
Copper:0.3mg
15.09%
Magnesium:58.42mg
14.6%
Vitamin E:2.17mg
14.48%
Phosphorus:142.17mg
14.22%
Vitamin K:12.52µg
11.92%
Zinc:1.5mg
10.01%
Iron:1.28mg
7.13%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.22%
Vitamin B3:1.01mg
5.03%
Potassium:165.2mg
4.72%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.67%
Fiber:0.87g
3.5%
Calcium:22.4mg
2.24%
Folate:8.12µg
2.03%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.41%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.37%