Description
Turn your cereal box leftovers into chewy, crunchy, nostalgic snack bars that taste like your childhood but are ready for grown-up life. Perfectly sweet, satisfyingly crisp, and made in minutes—this is your snack-time glow-up!
Ingredients
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1 cup Cheerios
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1 cup Shreddies (or shredded wheat)
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1 cup Bran Flakes (or cornflakes/Weetabix)
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1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
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⅓ cup honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
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¼ cup butter or coconut oil
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Melt + Mix: In a saucepan, melt honey and butter/oil over low heat. Stir until smooth, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla + salt.
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Toss Cereal Party: In a large bowl, mix oats, Cheerios, Shreddies, and Bran Flakes.
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Combine: Pour warm syrup over cereal mix. Stir quickly until everything is evenly coated.
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Press Firmly: Line a 9×9 pan with parchment. Press mixture in very firmly—use a spatula or glass for best results.
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Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
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Slice & Store: Cut into bars and store airtight in fridge (up to 2 weeks) or freeze individually.
Notes
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Toast oats for 5 mins before mixing for deeper flavor.
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Add ¼ cup mini chocolate chips after mixing for a sweet crunch.
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Press hard + chill fully = no crumbles!
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Try autumn spice mix (1 tsp cinnamon + ¼ tsp nutmeg) for cozy vibes.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 140 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 9g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 2g