Description
Soft, chewy, and packed with just the right amount of crunch, these Chewy Special K Bars are a snack-time winner. With a mix of peanut butter, honey, and brown sugar, these bars offer sweet satisfaction and energy in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Special K cereal
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt together peanut butter, honey, and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Add the Special K cereal and mix well to coat.
- If using chocolate chips, fold them in gently once the mixture has slightly cooled.
- Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper and press the mixture evenly into the pan using a spatula or greased hands.
- Let cool for about an hour at room temperature. Slice into bars and enjoy.
Notes
Let the bars cool completely before cutting to help them hold their shape. You can personalize with add-ins like dried fruit or nuts for an extra punch of flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chewy bars, Special K, peanut butter snack, no-bake, cereal bars