Milk and Cereal Bars (Honey Nut Cheerio Copycat Recipe)

Prep Time 5 mins

Rest Time 4 hrs

Total Time 4 hrs 5 mins

Cuisine: American

Courses: Breakfast, Dessert

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 10

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Bars:

3 cups cereal (cereal of choice - I used the Love Bird Organic Honey Cereal.)
2/3 cup nut butter (nut butter of choice - I used cashew butter because the flavor is more neutral, but you could also use almond or peanut butter.)
1/2 tsp sea salt (real sea salt, not the fake stuff)
1/2 cup honey (organic, raw, unfiltered)

Filling:

Instructions

1
Prepare the pan: Lightly grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper, allowing some overhang on the sides for easy removal. Set aside.
2
Make the filling: In a small mixing bowl, add the Greek yogurt, cream cheese, almond milk, powdered monk fruit sweetener, and vanilla extract. Whisk or beat the mixture until smooth, creamy, and well combined. Set aside.
3
Prepare the base and topping: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cereal, nut butter, honey, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly until all the cereal is evenly coated and the mixture is fully incorporated.
4
Assemble the layers: Transfer half of the cereal mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Use a spatula or your hands to press it down firmly into an even layer. Spoon the creamy filling over the base and spread it evenly to cover the entire surface. Add the remaining cereal mixture on top, pressing it down firmly to ensure the layers hold together.
5
Set the bars: Place the assembled loaf pan in the freezer for at least 30 minutes, or until the bars are firm and set.
6
Serve: Once firm, remove the loaf pan from the freezer. Lift the bars out using the parchment overhang and place on a cutting board. Slice into bars or squares using a sharp knife.
7
Storage: Store the bars in an airtight container in the freezer. Allow them to sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes before serving for the best texture.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Serving Size 1 bar

Amount Per Serving
Calories 215kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.4g16%
Saturated Fat 2.7g14%
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 263.7mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 28.3g10%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
Sugars 16.4g
Protein 4.2g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.