Description
Crunchy, chewy, nostalgic Milk and Cereal Bars that capture the flavor of cereal with milk in a portable, snackable square. Quick to make, kid-friendly, and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies or your favorite cereal
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease the paper or dish.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter. Add 10 ounces mini marshmallows and stir until the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 cup milk powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour 6 cups of cereal into a large mixing bowl and have your greased spatula ready.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour the warm marshmallow mixture over the cereal and gently fold until the cereal is fully coated and evenly distributed.
- Cook to Perfection: Transfer the coated cereal mixture into the prepared 9×13-inch dish. Press the mixture down gently with a greased spatula to create an even layer, taking care not to compact it too hard.
- Finishing Touches: Let the bars cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour until set. Optionally drizzle with melted chocolate or sprinkle with toppings once slightly cooled.
- Serve and Enjoy: Lift the set slab from the pan using the parchment paper, cut into 12 bars with a lightly greased sharp knife, and serve.
Notes
- Work quickly when combining cereal with the marshmallow mixture to prevent the marshmallows from setting before you press the bars.
- Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleaner cuts.
- To keep bars chewy, store at room temperature in an airtight container rather than refrigerating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx.)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Milk and Cereal Bars, cereal bars, Rice Krispies bars, marshmallow bars, no-bake snack