Peanut Butter Cereal Treats
I love peanut butter. I love it so much that I’ve been known to keep a jar in my desk drawer and grab a spoonful as an afternoon protein-pick-me-up. These treats have the same impact for me–tasty, handy, and simple to make and take to the office. Simplicity sometimes score points when I need a nosh, and these no-bake Peanut Butter Cereal Treats certainly score BIG!
Servings Prep Time
15treats 10minutes
Passive Time
1hour
Servings Prep Time
15treats 10minutes
Passive Time
1hour
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Spray a 9×13 glass dish with cooking spray.
  2. Add peanut butter, brown sugar and corn syrup to a sauce pan.
  3. Heat over medium heat for 5-6 minutes, or until the ingredients begin to meld together. Stir to incorporate until a creamy and smooth texture is created.
  4. Carefully pour the peanut butter sauce over the dry cereal.
  5. Mix cereal and peanut butter sauce thoroughly until fully incorporated.
  6. Pour cereal mixture into pre-sprayed dish and spread out evenly with a spatula. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  7. Remove from the refrigerator and slice into 15 squares. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Recipe Notes

Ah, childhood.  When a treat as simple as these Peanut Butter Cereal Treats could bring so much joy when my mom brought them out for me and my friends.  And I have to admit, this joy extended into my early adulthood, and my friends still loved them.  Basically, I’m a big kid when I make these, and I love sharing them with others, too.

Given the simplicity of the recipe, what adaptations would YOU make for your own crowd?  Tell me your ideas and thoughts in the comments here!  Maybe we can all have a cereal treat swap–everybody’s happy then, right?