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I like to feed my kids a solid breakfast but school mornings can be so rushed.  Getting five kids out the door isn’t always an easy feat.  This week I decided to get a bit more creative with a simple but quick breakfast that can even be eaten on the go if needed.  This four-ingredient homemade cereal bars recipe is a new favorite in the mornings!

I shopped for some standard breakfast items {yep, I had to go for the Lucky Charms since St. Patrick’s Day is coming up} …

… and made homemade cereal bars {scroll to the end of this post for the recipe}.  

My kids loved these cereal bars and I felt good about giving them something different that included a boost of protein.  The cereal bars take less than five minutes to mix up and just need a bit of time in the fridge to get firm.  And they’d work well with any kind of cereal so feel free to substitute your favorite or experiment with different varieties.

Once firm, I cut the pan into bars, set the bars in cupcake wrappers, and wrapped them in twine for a fun appearance.  You could also pre-cut them and place them in baggies to make them easy to grab in the morning.

Paired with a single serving of orange juice or milk {or coffee for the grown-ups!}, the cereal bars make a fun and delicious breakfast on-the-go … and eating breakfast in the car on the way to school doesn’t make it any less nutritious {wink}.

Want to change up your breakfast routine?  Here’s the recipe for my homemade cereal bars.

Homemade Cereal Bars Recipe

Yield: 12 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 2 minutes

Additional Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 27 minutes

Easy, four ingredient breakfast bar recipe.

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup oats
• 3 cups cereal

Instructions

1. Heat the peanut butter and butter in the microwave until melted, approximately 30 seconds.
2. Stir in the oats and cereal and mix well.
3. Press firmly into a greased 8x8 pan and refrigerate until firm.
4. Cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 119Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 101mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 4g