Peanut Butter-Chocolate-Oatmeal Cereal Bars

Peanut Butter-Chocolate-Oatmeal Cereal Bars
85 min.
100
109kcal

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If you're a fan of sweet, nutty delights that combine the best of both flavors, then these Peanut Butter-Chocolate-Oatmeal Cereal Bars are sure to become a favorite in your household. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a mid-morning snack, these bars are loaded with a delicious blend of creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, and crunchy oats, making them not just a treat but also a satisfying way to fuel your day.

Imagine sinking your teeth into a chewy, homemade cereal bar that boasts the perfect balance of textures and flavors. The irresistible combination of melted chocolate and peanut butter drizzled over a chewy base of crisp rice cereal and oats creates a symphony of taste that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Plus, with the added crunch of roasted peanuts, each bite is delightful and full of surprises.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is how easy it is to prepare. With just a few simple steps, you can whip up a batch of these bars in about 85 minutes, serving up to 100 hungry guests or keeping a stash for yourself and your family throughout the week. The nutty aroma wafting from your kitchen as they bake will be irresistible, and the best part? You can customize them with your favorite toppings or swaps for a personalized touch. So grab your ingredients and let's get started on creating these phenomenal Peanut Butter-Chocolate-Oatmeal Cereal Bars!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup t brown sugar dark packed
  • 0.8 cup butter melted
  • cup plus light
  • cup creamy peanut butter 
  • cups rice cereal crisp
  • cup roasted peanuts chopped
  • large eggs 
  • 0.8 cup flour all-purpose
  • cup granulated sugar 
  • 10 oz peanut butter 
  • cups oats uncooked
  • 12 oz semi chocolate chips 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl. Press firmly onto bottom of a lightly greased 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan. (
  3. Mixture will be thin.)
  4. Bake 12 minutes.
  5. Let cool on a wire rack 10 minutes.
  6. Microwave corn syrup, sugar, and peanut butter in a large microwave-safe glass bowl at HIGH 2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring at 30-second intervals. Stir in cereal. Press mixture firmly over oat mixture in pan.
  7. Microwave chocolate and peanut butter morsels in a microwave-safe glass bowl at HIGH 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring at 30-second intervals.
  8. Spread over cereal mixture.
  9. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts. Cool 45 minutes.
  10. Cut into bars.
  11. Note: We tested with Reese's Peanut Butter Chips and Rice Krispies cereal.

Nutrition Facts

Calories109kcal
Protein8.01%
Fat50.1%
Carbs41.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.07
Glycemic Load
3.16
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.6134782929135%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:109.31kcal
5.47%
Fat:6.36g
9.78%
Saturated Fat:2.32g
14.5%
Carbohydrates:11.96g
3.99%
Net Carbohydrates:11.11g
4.04%
Sugar:8.06g
8.96%
Cholesterol:5.72mg
1.91%
Sodium:44.25mg
1.92%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.29g
4.57%
Manganese:0.24mg
11.81%
Magnesium:22.68mg
5.67%
Vitamin B3:1.06mg
5.32%
Phosphorus:43.64mg
4.36%
Copper:0.09mg
4.26%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.81%
Fiber:0.85g
3.4%
Iron:0.5mg
2.8%
Selenium:1.79µg
2.56%
Folate:10.18µg
2.55%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.33%
Zinc:0.35mg
2.31%
Potassium:72.2mg
2.06%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.63%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.47%
Vitamin B5:0.12mg
1.15%
Source:My Recipes