These Cheerio Bars are the ultimate easy prep snack - made with just four basic ingredients, they take about 10 minutes to throw together, and they’re the perfect mix of chewy, crunchy and chocolatey.

Plus, thanks to the protein-rich peanut butter and iron-fortified Cheerios, they sneak in a little nutrient boost too — win win!

peanut butter cheerio bars stacked on top of eachother easy healthy snacks for kids

Why You’ll Love Them

Only four ingredients (that you probably already have in the pantry!)
No oven required — win!
Can be made in under 10 minutes
A great source of iron from the fortified cereal
Kid-friendly flavours with just enough chocolate to feel like a treat

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Serves 8-12

Ingredients

1 cup natural peanut butter
1/4 cup honey
3 cups low-sugar Vanilla Cheerios
1/4 cup dark choc chips

Method

Line a small square slice tin with baking paper.
Warm the peanut butter in a small saucepan over low heat until runny (alternatively, heat in microwave for 10-15 seconds). Stir through the honey.
Place the Cheerios in a large bowl. Pour over the peanut butter and honey and mix until the Cheerios are well coated.
Press the mixture firmly into the prepared tin using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
Melt the chocolate in a small bowl in the microwave, heating on high for 30 seconds at a time until melted.
Drizzle melted chocolate over slice.
Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour or until set, then cut into squares or bars and store in an airtight container in the fridge.

flat lay of cheerio bars sliced on baking paper drizzled with chocolate

Tips & Substitutions:

Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter to make these nut-free and lunchbox-friendly.
Want them sweeter? Add more honey or drizzle a little extra melted chocolate over the top before chilling.