Name: Protein Cereal Bars
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 12 bars
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.75 cup peanut butter; 0.5 cup honey; 3.5 cups O’s cereal; 3 tablespoons hemp seeds; 2 tablespoons chia seeds

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Protein Cereal Bars

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Place peanut butter and honey in a saucepan over low heat and stir for one minute or until melted and combined. You could also do this step in the microwave in 30 seconds increments until melted.

Place cereal, hemp and chia seeds in a bowl and stir to combine.

Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal and stir to throughly coat the cereal evenly.

Pour mixture into a greased and parchment lined 8×8 inch baking dish.

Using a spatula press the mixture into the pan until top is smooth, flat and even.

Allow bars to thoroughly cool in the refrigerator or freezer for about 15 minutes.

Once cooled, cut into bars or squares.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Warm Your Peanut Butter 🥜
Gently warm the peanut butter for 30 seconds in the microwave before mixing to ensure smooth, even distribution throughout the bars and prevent clumping with the seeds.
Toast Seeds for Enhanced Flavor 🌱
Lightly toast the chia and hemp seeds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before adding to intensify their nutty flavor and add subtle depth to your bars.
Chill in Layers for Structure 🧊
Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2-3 hours before cutting into bars—this allows the seeds to fully absorb moisture and creates clean, neat portions that won't crumble.
Use Parchment for Easy Release 📋
Line your pan with parchment paper before pressing in the mixture to make removal effortless and prevent the sticky mixture from sticking to the pan bottom.
Honey Consistency Matters 🍯
Use room-temperature honey rather than cold or crystallized honey, as it blends more easily with peanut butter and creates a better binding agent for all your ingredients.