Peanut Butter-Filled Chocolate Cereal Bars

Health score
13%
Peanut Butter-Filled Chocolate Cereal Bars
55 min.
24
501kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Peanut Butter-Filled Chocolate Cereal Bars, a perfect treat for any time of the day! Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast option, a satisfying brunch snack, or a sweet pick-me-up during your morning routine, these bars are sure to please. With a rich combination of chocolate and creamy peanut butter, each bite is a heavenly experience that will leave you craving more.

What makes these bars truly special is their delightful texture, combining the crunch of Cocoa brownie crunch cereal and Cocoa cereal with a smooth, luscious peanut butter filling. The addition of miniature marshmallows creates a chewy, gooey base that perfectly complements the rich chocolate topping. Plus, the optional candy-coated peanut butter pieces add a fun, colorful twist that makes these bars not only delicious but visually appealing as well.

Ready in just 55 minutes and yielding 24 servings, these bars are perfect for sharing with family and friends or for meal prepping for the week ahead. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can enjoy these treats without the guilt. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a batch of these irresistible Peanut Butter-Filled Chocolate Cereal Bars that will surely become a favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • 10.5 oz marshmallows miniature
  • cups captain crunch peanut butter cereal 
  • cups kellogg's® cocoa cereal 
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter 
  • cups powdered sugar 
  • teaspoons milk 
  • oz semi chocolate chips 
  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • cup peanut butter candy pieces 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • hand mixer
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large microwavable bowl, microwave 1/4 cup butter uncovered on High 30 to 45 seconds or until melted.
  2. Add marshmallows; toss until coated. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute 15 seconds to 1 minute 45 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in cereals. Press evenly in pan.
  3. In medium bowl, beat filling ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  4. Spread filling evenly over base.
  5. In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and 1/4 cup butter uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds or until mixture can be stirred smooth.
  6. Spread over filling.
  7. Sprinkle with peanut butter pieces. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until set. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories501kcal
Protein4.21%
Fat35.07%
Carbs60.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.85
Glycemic Load
8.55
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
18.9878260882%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:500.69kcal
25.03%
Fat:17.56g
27.01%
Saturated Fat:6.5g
40.64%
Carbohydrates:68.38g
22.79%
Net Carbohydrates:65.51g
23.82%
Sugar:44.03g
48.93%
Cholesterol:0.48mg
0.16%
Sodium:464.36mg
20.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:6.46mg
2.15%
Protein:4.74g
9.48%
Folate:615.52µg
153.88%
Zinc:7.83mg
52.19%
Vitamin B1:0.77mg
51.08%
Vitamin B3:9.67mg
48.37%
Vitamin B2:0.75mg
44.34%
Vitamin B6:0.88mg
43.88%
Manganese:0.28mg
14.12%
Fiber:2.87g
11.49%
Vitamin A:453.66IU
9.07%
Iron:1.62mg
8.98%
Copper:0.16mg
8.24%
Magnesium:32.57mg
8.14%
Phosphorus:69.77mg
6.98%
Vitamin E:0.94mg
6.3%
Vitamin B12:0.37µg
6.15%
Potassium:193.38mg
5.53%
Calcium:38.46mg
3.85%
Selenium:1.55µg
2.21%
Vitamin C:1.35mg
1.64%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.59%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%
Vitamin K:1.12µg
1.06%