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No Bake Cereal Bites

May 21, 2016 by Lindsay 12 Comments

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This easy recipe for No Bake Cereal Bites is simple enough that the kids can help you make it! Keep them on hand for a quick snack or dessert or serve them as a kid-friendly option at your next party.

This easy recipe for No Bake Cereal Bites is simple enough that the kids can help you make it! Keep them on hand for a quick snack or dessert or serve them as a kid-friendly option at your next party.

Hi Friends!

I hope you’ve enjoyed meeting all of my guest-posters so far and perhaps found a few new blogs to follow. Things are still a bit crazy around here. I’m still feeling sick, but hanging in there. We moved a couple truckloads of stuff to the new house last weekend and this past week was filled with various appointments to get internet set up, locks changed, carpets cleaned, etc. We’re hoping to finish up the last few repairs at our current house next week and then it’ll be ready to hit the market and *hopefully* sell quickly!

Anyways, today I’m popping in to share a quick recipe of my own for this month’s Recipe Redux. The theme was:

Small Plates For Sunny Days
 
Small bites are perfect for trying many different tastes. Take tapas style eating outside for al fresco dining or a simple picnic. Or maybe you’re serving small bites at a bridal or baby shower or a graduation party. Show us your healthy take on small plates and finger foods.

No Bake Cereal Bites

This easy recipe for No Bake Cereal Bites is simple enough that the kids can help you make it! Keep them on hand for a quick snack or dessert or serve them as a kid-friendly option at your next party.
 I actually first made these no bake bites as bars and they were kind of a fail. They didn’t really stick together and I just had a delicious, but crumbly mess on my hands. When I saw this month’s theme, I thought I might be able to tweak the recipe and make them into small bites.

 

They’re made with simple ingredients, healthy enough for a snack but definitely sweet enough for dessert. You could easily serve them as a kid-friendly, finger food dessert option at a shower, party or cookout.

 

The only downside is that they’re a bit sticky so they’re best stored in the fridge. If you were going to serve them at a party I would either leave them in the fridge until right before serving, or possibly even throw them in the freezer for an hour or so before serving.

 

The white chocolate drizzle is fun and makes them pretty, but it’s totally optional.

 

This easy recipe for No Bake Cereal Bites is simple enough that the kids can help you make it! Keep them on hand for a quick snack or dessert or serve them as a kid-friendly option at your next party.
Here’s how you make them:

 

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This easy recipe for No Bake Cereal Bites is simple enough that the kids can help you make it! Keep them on hand for a quick snack or dessert or serve them as a kid-friendly option at your next party

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 22-24 bites 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup peanut butter (or your favorite nut butter)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 1/2 cup Cheerios or other low-sugar cereal (Rice Kripsies would probably work well!)
  • 2/3 cup pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds)
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sugar craisins
  • 3 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 cup oats
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, optional

Instructions

  1. Combine peanut butter and honey in a large bowl. Microwave if needed for about 30 seconds if your peanut butter isn’t super runny.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
  3. Press into mini muffin tins (recipe should make 22-24 bites)
  4. Refrigerate for at least an hour.
  5. Remove from muffin tins and put on a plate.
  6. Melt white chocolate chips, spoon into ziploc bag, cut off the corner and drizzle over bites if desired.
  7. Store in the fridge.

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Think you can handle it? They’re definitely worth a try!
This easy recipe for No Bake Cereal Bites is simple enough that the kids can help you make it! Keep them on hand for a quick snack or dessert or serve them as a kid-friendly option at your next party.
For more small plate ideas, be sure to check out the link-up below!
Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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About Lindsay

Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. Kate @ Framed Cooks says

    May 21, 2016 at 6:53 AM

    Even though there aren’t currently any kids in my house, these look extremely friendly for me and the Southern husband! I’ve definitely found this weekend’s fun snack. Thanks, Lindsay! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Sara Haas @ sarahaasrdn.com says

    May 21, 2016 at 8:22 AM

    I’m totally making these for my toddler! Thank you for the great idea Lindsay!

    Reply
  3. Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says

    May 21, 2016 at 10:39 AM

    These are so fun! I love that they’d be just as good for a party as for a quick meal-prep recipe. Best of luck with the house – I’ve been hearing about lots of quick-selling houses in Columbus, so hopefully yours is one of them!

    Reply
  4. Sarah Grace Spann says

    May 21, 2016 at 11:56 AM

    No bake for the win! I am such a fan, maybe because it’s always hot in Florida, or maybe because I’m just IMPATIENT 🙂 But either way, these look DELICIOUS.
    ps: hope you feel better!! if you ever need another gal to guest post for ya, I’d always be glad to help you out!

    xo,
    Sarah Grace
    [email protected]

    Reply
  5. Jody - Fit at 58 says

    May 21, 2016 at 1:45 PM

    FEEL BETTER!!!!! Hope the house sells quick!

    Reply
  6. rachel @ Athletic Avocado says

    May 21, 2016 at 4:48 PM

    Such a perfect little grab n’ go snack! Perfect for little ones too 🙂

    Reply
  7. Ann @ My Menu Pal says

    May 21, 2016 at 10:17 PM

    These look great and perfect for kids and adults alike. I’m just catching up with all of your news – wow! Congratulations on the new house and a new bundle of joy on the way! Hope you start to feel better at some point – that is no fun, I know. Hang in there!

    Reply
  8. Kristy @ Southern In Law says

    May 22, 2016 at 7:41 PM

    These look like the perfect portable snack! I love that they’re no bake too!

    Reply
  9. Lauren says

    May 22, 2016 at 8:42 PM

    So simple to make! And I love the ingredient list, I’ll be trying these for sure!

    Reply
  10. Trish says

    May 24, 2016 at 10:32 AM

    Oh man. I love cereal! These sound so good!

    Reply
  11. Karly says

    June 6, 2016 at 10:41 AM

    Uh, YUM!? These look SO yummy. AND they won’t break the calorie bank, if ya know what I’m sayin’. I’ve gotta try these!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 7, 2016 at 10:44 AM

      Hope you love them!! I need to make another batch!

      Reply

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