This post is sponsored by General Mills, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.
Breakfast has a special place in my heart. I love the mornings that I can sit down and enjoy a ?homemade breakfast and start my day at a slow pace. Sometimes though, appointments, meetings or work can get in the way of those slow moving mornings and it calls for a quicker breakfast. Truthfully, there are days where a bowl of cereal takes too long. Cereal happens to be one of my favorite breakfasts though, so I decided to combat the crazy on-the-go mornings with these homemade cereal bars featuring a favorite cereal of mine, Cheerios.
Homemade Cereal Bars
I had never thought to make my own cereal bars, but the in store ones can be so expensive so this at home recipe is the perfect solution. My breakfasts lately have started with a fresh glass of orange juice. It's the perfect way to give me a jump start to the day and I love the boost of Vitamin C starting the day off.
Homemade cereal bars are so incredibly easy to make, I was so shocked. Are you ready for your shopping list? Cheerios, mini marshmallows, and milk chocolate. That's all you need to make your own homemade cereal bars that will start your morning on the perfect foot.
Cheerios?cereal bars are the perfect on the go breakfast or snack. When Steven tried these bars he said that he loved the way he could still taste the true?Cheerios?taste, which with some store bought bars you can't taste the cereal as much as you can taste the added sugar. I prefer adding just a little chocolate drizzle on top for some added sweetness.
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Homemade Cereal Bars
Ingredients
- 1 part mini marshmallows
- 2 parts Cheerios
- 1 bar milk chocolate (or 1 cup milk chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Place Cheerios and marshmallows in microwavable bowl
- Microwave in increments of 30 seconds until marshmallows are melted
- Mix together Cheerios and marshmallows until solidified
- Once cool enough to touch, form into a brick shape
- After cooling, cut into bars with a knife
- Microwave chocolate until melted (around 30 seconds) and drizzle over cereal bars
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0Total Fat: 0g
These cereal bars are totally customizable, you can use any cereal and even vary the chocolate drizzle with?another kind of chocolate for variety. Right now my favorite is definitely the Cheerios and milk chocolate blend! Add a glass of Florida orange juice and you have a complete breakfast on the go!
This combination can be found at your local grocery store and when you purchase one box of Cheerios and a carton of Florida Orange Juice you can get special savings using this coupon.
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What is your favorite breakfast combo?
Janice Cooper says
I like the Cheerios Caramel Crisp Cereal Bars recipe. Who knew you could do so much with Cheerios!
Thomas Murphy says
I like the
Cheerios Applesauce Muffins recipe.
Starla says
Those look so good and what a simple recipe! I would also really love to try
Hungry Girl Double Chocolate Cereal Balls!
Laurajj says
I love the recipe for the Roly Poly PB-Chocolate Balls! Carter would love those!
HS kraftmaking says
I love Roly Poly PB-Chocolate Balls recipe.
Erin says
Yum! These sound delicious!!
K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy says
Honey Nut Cheerios will always be my favorite Cheerios product. Love them!!
Jessica Slaughter says
Cheerios have always been one of my favorites, especially since I've started avoiding all those sugary cereals out there! These bars look delicious!!
Stacia says
I love this idea! My husband and I were just discussing how it's hard to get a healthy breakfast in the morning and how expensive grocery store cereal bars are. I think you've inspired a new breakfast for us!
Lindsay Eidahl says
Love your recipe. I want to try this one!
Prototype Mama says
Cheerios have always been a staple in my house with my kids. The eat it out the box (boys) and I love to add it to trail mix. These bars would be perfect to make ahead of time and have on hand.
Jenna Griffin says
Yummmm, these look so good! I love cereal bars, but I've never made any before. I will have to try these!
Gennie says
These sound great!! I usually have a bagel and banana for breakfast (and orange juice), but I may have to try these! And I want to try Marshmallow bars. 🙂
Holly E says
The Roly Poly PB-Chocolate Balls look delicious and fun to make.
redheadbabymama says
I love using Cheerios as an ingredient in trail mix - it's a great neutral crunch, or sometimes we opt for the yogurt kind!
Megan Spiker says
Wow, so easy and healthier than other alternatives!! I would take mine with a glass of milk though, not oj!!
House of Faucis says
We LOVE General Mills! It is actually the recommended cereal that our food program in our state allow in home daycares!
divasrunforbling says
These look so yummy. I love using Cheerios in many of my breakfast recipes. They are my go-to when it comes to recipes with cereal 🙂
Chelsea Jacobs says
These look so fun!
Julie Hood says
these look so good! i've been getting REALLY tired of store-bought granola bars, so this easy breakfast idea would be a great substitute. the nuts and bolts snack mix looks really good--and i already have the ingredients on hand, so that'll be a new fave!
Julia Strong says
Oh yummy, these sound so good!
Anna @ SheIsJoyful says
Cheerios are my favorite! 😀 These look really good!
Anna | sheisjoyful.com
Caroline @ In Due Time says
Marshmallow bars! Not in the diet, but could make for someone else 🙂
Amanda | Life With Grace says
Yum!! I use to love cereal bars as a kid and now I really want to try this homemade version! I love all the different things you can do with Cheerios!
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
Who knew there were so many fun recipes with Cheerios? I just check out their website and want to try the Marshmallow Bars. Your cereal bars sound so tasty, too!