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

Alham Gaming
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These bars are the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. They're sweet, spicy, and satisfying.


Nasir Khan
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I love that these bars are made with whole grain Cheerios. They're a healthy and delicious snack.


Amahle Molefe
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These bars are a bit crumbly, but they still taste good.


Onik Onik mia
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the nuts for sunflower seeds. They turned out great!


Julius Benardi kaloli
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These bars are really sweet, so I would recommend using less honey next time.


Matlab Bazar
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bars didn't turn out as chewy as I expected.


bolaji opeyemi
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These bars are a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loves them.


Abdul Rasheed Attari Rizvi
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I'm not usually a fan of Cheerios, but these bars are delicious. The honey and spices really make them special.


Sanjida Kabir Tahiya
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These bars are the perfect balance of chewy and crunchy. I love the texture.


Oscar Colmenares
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I made these bars for my kids' lunchboxes, and they loved them. They're a healthy and filling snack.


md sadikul islam
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These are a great snack for on the go. I love that they're packed with nuts and seeds.


Alflesia Williams
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I've made these bars several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Sisher Mondol
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These bars are so easy to make, and they're a great way to use up leftover Cheerios.


Agustin Kane
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I was a bit hesitant to try these because I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I'm glad I did. The spice is subtle and it really complements the sweetness of the honey.


Villan Raj
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These are the best nut bars I've ever had. The spice gives them a unique flavor that I really enjoy.


Jugno Bhai
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I made these bars for a party and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


School Boy
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These nut bars were a hit with my family! They're the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. I also love that they're so easy to make.