One of my absolute favorite recipes from my Instagram, adding these Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal Bars to my blog is LONG OVERDUE.
I have been OBSESSED with “Scotcharoo’s” since I was a youngin’ (although I recently learned that not everyone calls them that) 🤣 so, if you dont know what Scotcharoo’s are, they are those peanut butter rice krispie-type treats with a chocolate layer on top and let me tell ya, they are LIFE CHANGING. Chocolate + peanut butter = forever my fave combo.
Last year, I randomly thought of Scotcharoo’s and realized it had been a couple years since I had them. Immediately, I drove to Whole Foods to pick up some cereal and chocolate chips. A few hours later, I had myself some homemade Scotcharoo’s that tasted just as good as I remember, but this time I could also FEEL good about eating them because I knew they were made with wholesome ingredients. Win, win!
For this recipe, I use Love Grown Power O’s (a cereal brand made with beans). Sounds strange, I know. But this cereal contains more protein, more fiber, less sugar, and leaves out all the yucky additives. And in this recipe, you can’t even tell the difference!
Orignally, I used Love Grown’s unflavored Power O’s but this time I could only find the Chocolate Power O’s. Both taste great in this recipe! You can really use any brand cereal that you prefer 🙂
I actually ate three bars this time throughout the process of making them and taking pictures. OOPS! But they are addicting! Quality control at its finest. You’ve been warned 😉
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal Bars (healthier Scotcharoo’s!)
Ingredients
For the bars
- 3.5 cups cereal (I used Love Grown Power O's)
- 3/4 cup peanut butter (only ingredients should be peanuts or peanuts and salt
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the chocolate layer
- 1.5 cups chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Combine peanut butter, honey, and vanilla in a small pan over the stove on low heat. Or microwave in a bowl for 30 seconds.
- Add cereal to a big mixing bowl and then pour peanut butter mixture over the cereal and stir until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper and press the coated cereal into the dish. Set in the freezer while you melt the chocolate.
- Add chocolate chips and coconut oil into a microwave safe bowl. Melt in 30 second intervals, stirring between each.
- Pour melted chocolate over cereal and spread in an even layer.
- Sprinkle with sea salt and set back into the freezer for at least 1 hour.
- Cut into 16 squares and store in the refridgerator.
Amazing! Love that your recipes are clean, and easy to make. Thanks for posting all that you do. Love following your blog!
Aww, thank you so much for the sweet words! I’m so happy to hear that!! xo
These sound fantastic. Do you happen to know the nutrition facts? I’d like to know that before I try them. Thanks.