SPICY CHEERIOS™ NUT BARS

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Say goodbye to boring snacks! These spicy, nutty cereal bars are packed with flavor and easy to take on the go.

Provided by By Cindy Rahe

Categories     Snack

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups Cheerios™ cereal
1/2 cup whole raw almonds
1/4 cup raw sunflower nuts
1/4 cup raw pepitas
1 tablespoon flax seed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
Dash of salt
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup coconut oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325° F. Spray with cooking spray and line 8-inch square pan with cooking parchment paper, leaving paper overhanging on all sides. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, mix all ingredients except honey and oil.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat honey and oil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until melted. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to simmer, and cook about 2 minutes or until mixture thickens a bit. Add honey mixture to cereal mixture; mix until evenly coated. Spread mixture in pan; press firmly with rubber spatula in even layer.
  • Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until top is golden brown and syrup is bubbly. Cool 15 minutes in pan before removing from pan using parchment overhangs. Place on cutting board, and remove parchment. Cool completely before cutting into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 45 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

Joel Ubisi
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious!


Hader Gujjer
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These bars are the perfect healthy snack. They're packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats.


mason shipman
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I love how customizable this recipe is. I've made it with different types of nuts, dried fruit, and spices. It's always delicious.


Ikeh Christopher
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Bezawit Eshetu
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds in this recipe. They worked great and the bars were still delicious.


smh lmao
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover Cheerios. I always have a box in my pantry, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use them in.


Md Mijanur Rohoman
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I was surprised at how much I liked these bars. I'm not usually a fan of Cheerios, but they really worked in this recipe.


Allistar Smit
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and crunchy. I love that they're so easy to make and that I can customize them to my own taste.


SP PATHAN
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but these bars were just the right amount of heat. I could definitely see myself making them again.


Dinesh Pradeep
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Top Games
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These Cheerios nut bars are a delightful treat! The combination of sweet and spicy is perfect, and the nuts add a great crunch. I made them for a potluck and they were a huge hit.