Easy Cheerios Bars Recipe - 3 Ingredient No-Bake
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Looking for an easy homemade snack that children will actually enjoy? These 3-ingredient Cheerios Bars are chewy, crunchy and naturally sweetened with honey, making them a fantastic alternative to shop-bought cereal bars. Made with just Cheerios, smooth peanut butter and honey, they're ready in minutes before chilling in the fridge.
Suitable for children 12 months and older, these no-bake cereal bars provide a good source of healthy fats and protein from peanut butter to help keep little tummies satisfied. They're ideal for lunchboxes, picnics, after-school snacks or preparing ahead for busy weeks. Best of all, they freeze beautifully, so you can always have a homemade snack ready whenever hunger strikes.
Is This Recipe Right for Your Child?
- Suitability: Suitable from 12 months+. These chewy no-bake Cheerios bars contain honey, making them suitable for toddlers and older children. They're an easy homemade snack that's perfect for lunchboxes, picnics and after-school treats.
- Dietary Tags: Vegetarian | Dairy-Free | Egg-Free | Gluten-Free (using gluten-free Cheerios) | No-Bake | Contains Peanuts
- Time & Yield: 5 minutes prep + 2 hours chilling | Makes 8 bars | Great for meal prep and freezer-friendly
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge or enjoy straight from the freezer for a firmer texture.
Healthy Cereal Bars For Kids
These 3-ingredient Cheerios bars recipe, made with simple ingredients such as this Cheerios cereal, honey, and peanut butter, are a perfect snack for after school for children aged one and older.
The combination of crunchy Cheerios provides a delightful texture that appeals to little ones, while the natural sweetness of honey makes these bars a treat they will love.
Peanut butter adds a boost of protein and healthy fats, which are essential for growing children, helping to keep them satisfied and energised until dinner time.
The simplicity of the tasty treat recipe allows for easy preparation, making it a convenient choice for busy families looking to whip up a nutritious and delicious snack.
Can Babies Have Honey?
Babies should not be given honey until they are at least one year old. This restriction is due to the risk of botulism, a rare but serious illness caused by bacteria that can produce spores in honey.
Infants under 12 months have immature digestive systems that are not equipped to handle these spores, making them susceptible to the effects of botulism.
After the age of one, a baby's digestive system has developed sufficiently to process honey safely, reducing the risk of infection.
Therefore, it is important to wait until this age before introducing honey into a child's diet.
Ingredient information
Cheerios - Plain cheerios are a a great alternative breakfast for babies over 12 months of age. They can also make a great snack idea on the go. You could use honey nut cheerios for older kids too if you prefer or you can use rice krispies to make rice krispie treats.
Peanut butter - I have used an 100% smooth peanut butter for this recipe, you could also use almond butter, cashew butter or hazelnut butter too if you prefer or a mixture of the two.
Honey - I have used honey so that the bars stick together. Honey can only be consumed by babies from 12 months of age and over.
Serving suggestion
The no bake peanut butter cheerio bars would be great served with basic ingredients such as a plain Greek yogurt, or served with strawberries and raspberries.
The bars are a great lunchbox idea of after school snack for older kids.
Other easy snack recipes you may like: Oaty bars, Gluten free lemon raspberry bars for baby or Frozen yogurt bark.
Storage instructions
The no bake treats can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days in the fridge in an airtight container.
They can also be frozen for up to 3 months in the freezer, they can be stored in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap.
You can just store the bars in the freezer in an airtight container if your kids prefer a firmer bar.
Equipment used to help with this recipe
Sheet pan - Stainless steel ovenware trays that are dishwasher safe and ideal for baking cookies, roasting vegetables, cakes, pies and pizzas. The list is endless!
Airtight container - I much prefer the click-shut lids on these containers compared to others. They are also dishwasher and freezer safe and BPA free, so very suitable for food use.
Large bowl - Definitely choose a stainless steel one - they are lighter than the stone or glass ones and very easy to clean.
Recipe | Easy Cheerios Bars Recipe - 3 Ingredient No-Bake
Easy Cheerios Bars Recipe - 3 Ingredient No-Bake
This is a great recipe for babies 12 months and older. it is a great recipe for older kids too.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Start by over lining your sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Pop all of the ingredients into a large bowl and mix together using a spoon.
- Make sure all the ingredients are combined and distributed evenly.
- Spoon the cereal mixture into the sheet pan and press down using a spoon until all the mixture is even and pressed out to all the edges.
- Place into the fridge preferably overnight, you can also pop into the freezer for 2 hours if you want a faster set.
Notes
You could add in other ingredients to this cereal bar recipe to make the no bake bars a bit different each time.
For example, you could add in quartered strawberries, squished blueberries or even chocolate chips for older kids.
Hope you and your whole family enjoy!
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A tasty oat and yogurt bar recipe that makes a delicious, quick snack that is full of goodness! The oats are blitzed fine to make a great consistency for BLW.