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Chewy Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

Indulge in the irresistible goodness of Chewy Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cereal Bars, where luscious peanut butter and sweet chocolate chips unite in every delectable bite.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Resting time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Healthy Snack, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 167kcal
Author: Chef Sallie

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • 1/3 cup date sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 4 tbsp vegan butter spread such as Earth Balance
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter fresh grind
  • 2 cup quick cooking oats
  • 1 cup crispy rice cereal
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 cup dairy free chocolate chips such as Enjoy Life

Instructions

  • Line an 8x8 pan with foil or wax paper. Spray lightly with coconut oil cooking spray.
  • Combine sugar, maple syrup, vegan butter spread over medium heat in a medium saucepan.
  • Once mixture heats up, stir in peanut butter until smooth and creamy. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.
  • Combine oats and cereal and pour liquid mixture over it.
  • Stir until just combined.
  • Stir in chocolate chips until incorporated.
  • Press mixture into prepared pan.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour, or cool at room temperature for 2 hours, then cut into 12 bars or squares.
  • Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

Serving size is one bar evenly cut 4 rows by 3 rows (12 bars).

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 6
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 6
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 6