Friday, December 7, 2012

Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars

I apologize for not making a post in so long.  Busy busy busy!  I have a hundred recipes we have tried and many we have taken pictures of waiting to be posted.  The problem is finding the time.  A six month old plus a new job leaves little time!

Now, this recipe was given to my mother by my aunt recently.  It can be easily altered to be diabetic friendly, and would also be a great treat in a kid's lunch box, or an after school snack.  I don't have a picture for it currently, but it is worth trying.  Think rice krispie treats, but with peanut butter instead of marshmallow.

What You Need
-1/2 Cup Sugar (substitute with Splenda)
-1/2 Cup Honey (substitute with sugar free honey)
-1/2 Cup Peanut Butter
-3 Cups plain Cheerios

What You Do
-Add Sugar and Honey to a small saucepan.  Heat over medium heat until boiling, stirring often.
-Add the Peanut butter.
-Measure out cheerios into a large mixing bowl.  Once peanut butter is melted and the mixture is smooth, pour the mixture over the cheerios and stir until covered.  Press flat into an 8x8 pan.
-Enjoy warm or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow them to set hard.
-Cut into 2x2 inch bars

Servings: 16
Approximate Cost: $3