Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

Whole grain oats, peanut butter and dried fruit make a crispy, chewy treat that is great for when you are on-the-go.

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 5 minutes

Makes: 16 bars (2x2-inch)

Ingredients

½ cup honey (see Notes)

1 cup peanut butter

2 cups rice cereal

2 cups quick-cooking oats

1 cup raisins or other dried fruit

Wash hands with soap and water.
In a saucepan, bring honey to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and stir in peanut butter.
Add cereal, oats and raisins; mix well. Remove from heat.
Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking pan. Press mixture into pan. When cool, cut into 16 bars.
Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Notes:

Try this recipe with 4 cups of unsweetened cereal flakes instead of the rice cereal and oats.
Honey is not recommended for children under 1 year old.
To avoid peanuts or peanut butter, try sunflower seeds or sunflower seed butter.

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