Name: Protein Cereal Bars
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 12 bars
Cuisine: American

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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 15-20 seconds in the microwave to make it more pliable and easier to mix evenly with honey and seeds, preventing clumpy bars.
Toast Seeds for Enhanced Flavor 🌱
Lightly toast the chia and hemp seeds in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before adding them to deepen their nutty flavor and improve texture contrast in your bars.
Line with Parchment Paper 📄
Use parchment paper in your pan and extend it up the sides for effortless removal and clean cutting—this prevents sticking and makes slicing into perfect portions much easier.
Chill for Optimal Texture ❄️
Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2-3 hours before cutting to achieve a firm, slice-friendly texture that holds together beautifully instead of crumbling.
Use Raw Honey for Better Binding 🍯
Choose raw or slightly thickened honey over liquid varieties—it provides superior binding power and helps the bars maintain their structure without requiring additional binders.