25 Easy Cereal Bar Recipes For Snacking

Transform your favorite breakfast into sweet hand-held snacks with these terrific cereal bar recipes.

Not only will they fuel you for the day, but they’re a great way to get your daily dose of grains and vitamins.

25 Delicious Cereal Bar Recipes

Cereal bar recipes can be sweet, salty, healthy, or indulgent and are endlessly customizable.

Just mix and match your favorite ingredients to make a bar filled with fantastic flavors.

They’re perfect for breakfast on the go or just as a snack.

Better yet, they’re sweet, chewy, super easy to make, and kid-approved.

1. Soft and Chewy Granola Bars

Indulge in a soft, chewy granola bar with just the right amount of crunch.

This recipe is packed with wholesome, healthy ingredients to fuel your day, from a delicious blend of oats, almonds, and cranberries to sinful chocolate chips.

They’re perfect for eating on the go or even as a late-night snack. A bite of these granola bars will satisfy your sweet tooth in a snap!

2. Easy White Chocolate Cereal Bars

Looking for a healthy twist on an old favorite? These white chocolate cereal bars are the perfect alternative to the classic Rice Krispie Treats.

Crunchy cereal coated in honey and maple syrup gives these bars an ooey-gooey texture.

The cereal mixture is topped with rich white chocolate to elevate the sweetness.

It’s the best dessert to make when you’re in a pinch and need something indulgent.

3. Crispy Honey Nut Granola Bars

Don’t let their not-too-sweet nature fool you—these granola bars are tasty and packed with healthy goodness!

Taste the scrumptious oats and nuts in every bite with just a hint of coconut. And the dried fruit brightens up the bar without making it too sugary.

This recipe is a must-try if you like a satisfying crunch when you bite into a snack.

4. Malted Milk Ball Rice Krispie Treats

Creamy, crunchy, and oh-so-tasty, these malted milk ball Rice Krispies treats are the sweet snack you’ve been waiting for.

Made with only five ingredients, it couldn’t be easier.

Each bite is loaded with Rice Krispies, marshmallows, and malted milk flavor. Yum!

This recipe is practically foolproof. No matter how hard you try to mess it up, it’ll still be perfect!

5. Special K Bars (Scotcheroos)

If you love peanut butter and chocolate, you’ll swoon over these easy no-bake cereal bars!

They have a chewy peanut butter cereal base topped with a chocolate and butterscotch frosting.

Decadent, gooey, and sweet, these special K bars are the ultimate comfort food.

6. Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal Bars 

Chocolate and peanut butter might just be the perfect food pairing. And this recipe is proof!

These bars are all great parts of life mixed into one delicious snack.

Just the right amount of chewy with some crunch and sweet enough to satisfy your cravings, you’ll love how versatile this recipe is.

7. Breakfast Cereal Cookies

Forget everything you know about breakfast cereal recipes because cookies are the way to go.

These breakfast cookies are the perfect way to enjoy cereal in a sweet, bite-sized snack.

They’re great as an on-the-go breakfast or to add a little crunch to your morning coffee.

Between the crispy cereal and bright flavors from the chewy dried fruits, you really can’t go wrong.

8. No-Bake Cereal Bars

Are you staring down a busy day and want something healthy to make it through? Then, this recipe for no-bake cereal bars is just the thing!

Nutritious superfood seeds and whole-grain goodness combined in a delicious package to fuel your day.

It also features the natural sweetness of honey that hold everything in place.

Enjoy it on your way to work, or use it as a mid-morning pick-me-up!

9. S’mores Cereal Bars

Are you ready for the best snack of your life? Because these gooey no-bake treats will rock your world!

With only three ingredients, you’ll indulge in a classic favorite that’s ready in just 20 minutes.

Serve these s’mores cereal bars at your next pool party or picnic, and I guarantee they’ll be gobbled up by kids and adults alike!

10. Cornflake Peanut Butter Bars

These healthy peanut butter and cornflake crunch bars are a thing of beauty!

The crunch comes from cornflakes coated in gooey peanut butter and maple syrup mixture. Drool!

It’s a 3-ingredient delight that’s ready in just 5 minutes!

These bars are effortless to make, but they’re healthy too! What more could you ask for?

11. Chewy Trail Mix Cereal Bars

What do you get when you combine Rice Krispies and granola bars? A trail mix cereal bar studded with fantastic flavor and texture!

These bars are sure to satisfy with the perfect level of sweetness and satisfying chewy goodness.

Plus, the combination of nuts, fruits, and rice cereal is a terrific mood booster.

12. Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Sink your teeth into this granola bar’s chewy, chocolatey goodness studded with chocolate chips.

These yummy bars contain oats, rice cereal, honey, and chocolate chips, making them sweet, crunchy, and to die for.

Dip them in a warm glass of milk for a fun treat that you’ll love!

13. S’mores Brownies

Chocolatey, gooey, and crumbly, you just can’t beat a big batch of brownies.

These are a lovely mix of crunchy cereal, fluffy marshmallows, and decadent chocolate, so they might not be ideal for breakfast.

Still, these are too good not to make and are extra yummy as a camping snack or after-dinner treat.

14. Homemade Crunch Bars

This homemade crunch bar is a chocolate-lover’s dream.

Packed with luscious chocolatey goodness and a satisfying crunch from the rice cereal, it’s also infused with wonderful nutty goodness and sweet maple syrup.

As soon as you take a bite, you won’t be able to resist eating another one!

The best part? This no-bake recipe is a cinch to make! Just mix all the ingredients, press the mixture into a lined baking dish, and chill!

15. Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Bars With Pretzels

This decadent bar is sweet, salty, crunchy, and creamy all at once!

The pretzels contrast the sugary sweetness of other ingredients for a balanced delight I know you’ll love.

They’re a great way to mix up the classic, and they couldn’t be easier to make.

16. Fruit Loop Cereal Bars

Brighten up your dessert table with these colorful Fruit Loop cereal bars.

This rainbow treat is a 3-ingredient dessert that’s sweet, slightly tart, and bursting with marshmallows.

Fruity and crunchy, you’ll get major throwback vibes with this recipe.

17. Lucky Charms Cereal Bars

Here’s a fun, whimsical treat that’s just what you need if you have kids at home.

Of course, they’re just as tasty to us kids-at-heart!

If you want this extra colorful, buy a bag of the Lucky Charm marshmallows and go nuts!

18. Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Bars

Everybody loves the sugary cinnamon flavor of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, right?

With this recipe, you can enjoy that flavor in a handy bar form!

Each of these heavenly little bars is the perfect blend of crunchy and chewy giving you a wholesome treat to enjoy any time of day.

19. Cocoa Puffs Cereal Bars 

Cocoa Puffs star in this cereal bar recipe – minus the soggy factor from the milk.

It has gooey, chocolatey goodness from the chewy coating of marshmallows and a nice crispy finish.

20. Apple Jacks Marshmallow Treats

These Apple Jacks marshmallow treats offer a fun take on the classic childhood snack.

The perfect combination of fruity with cinnamon crunch, you’ll love the chewy marshmallows and their extra-gooey texture.

These marshmallow treats will be your new go-to when craving something sweet and fruity.

21. Crunchberry Cereal Bars

Crunchberry cereal bars are a cereal lover’s dream come true!

Delivering the same fruity goodness of Crunchberries in a convenient, handheld bar—they’re sure to please!

There’s fun and colorful sweetness with bright berry flavors in every bite.

22. Chocolate Caramel Cheerios Bars

Chocolate, caramel, and…Cheerios? You got it!

These bars are crunchy and chewy from the melted marshmallow mixture.

Studded with chocolate chips and drizzled with caramel sauce for an extra decadent taste, these aren’t something to eat every day.

In fact, I suggest only making a small batch; otherwise, you might devour the whole pan in one sitting!

23. Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats with Cookie Crisp Cereal

This recipe combines two childhood favorites: chocolate Rice Krispies and Cookie Crisp cereal.

The crispy rice cereal with ooey-gooey marshmallows and butter creates a pleasant mix.

Plus, the cookie crisp adds an extra crunch for a burst of textures in your mouth!

24. Fruity Pebble Rice Crispy Treats

Want to make something more exciting than regular old Rice Krispie treats? How about these vibrant Fruity Pebble delights?

With a kick of fruity flavors and bright colors, these are fun, family-friendly, and fabulously delicious.

Enjoy with a glass of cold milk, by themselves as a snack or as a sweet treat for dessert.

They’re also great for parties and get-togethers!

25. No-Bake Chocolate Raisin Bran Squares

Dessert doesn’t have to be complicated. And these no-bake, chocolate, and Raisin Bran squares totally deliver!

It may sound strange, but this recipe’s secret is apple cider vinegar. This unusual addition balances the sweetness of this dessert and highlights the raisins.

Best of all, you won’t need to turn on the oven!