Two Sided Cereal Bars Food

3-INGREDIENT CEREAL BARS

Steps:

• Line an 8x8-inch baking sheet with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides (which will make it easy to lift the bars out when it's time to slice them).
• Add the peanut butter and honey to a large heat-safe bowl. Warm in the microwave for 15-30 seconds, or until easy to stir. (This may not be necessary if you keep your peanut butter and honey at room temperature.) Stir together to combine.
• Add the cereal and vanilla, if using, to the bowl. Stir gently, but thoroughly, using a wooden spoon or spatula. It may take a minute or two to get the mixture evenly coated.
• Press mixture into the prepared baking pan, gently pressing evenly and into the corners.
• Chill for at least 20 minutes. Remove from the fridge, lift out using the parchment paper, and slice on a cutting board.
• Wrap each bar in plastic wrap (optional) and store in an airtight container in the fridge. Serve cold.

NO BAKE CEREAL BARS

Steps:

• Line a square baking dish with parchment paper.
• Place Cheerios, oats, coconut flakes, dried cranberries, pepitas, sunflower seeds and chia seeds in a large bowl. Toss to combine.
• In a small saucepan, heat almond butter and honey over low-medium heat, stirring frequently until the mixture is completely smooth. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and sea salt.
• Pour over the cereal mixture and gently toss to coat everything.
• Pour into lined pan and press mixture down firmly with a spatula or your hands.
• Place bars in the freezer for about 30 minutes to setup. Remove from freezer, cut into bars or squares and serve.
• Store leftover bars in a sealed container in the refrigerator. They should last about 1 week.

CHEWY NO-BAKE CEREAL BARS

Steps:

• Line the base of a 20 x 20cm baking tin with baking parchment. Put the seeds in a dry, non-stick pan over a medium heat and cook until they start to pop and turn golden. Transfer to a small bowl to cool.
• In a medium saucepan, soften the nut butter and honey over a low heat for about 2 mins, stirring continuously, until the mixture has warmed through.
• Take the pan off the heat. Stir in the cinnamon and cocoa powder, followed by the fruit and toasted seeds. Add the puffed rice and stir well to coat. Quickly transfer the mixture to the tin, spreading out evenly and pressing down with the back of a spoon to create a compact, even surface.
• Leave for 45 mins-1 hr to firm up, then slice into 8 bars with a sharp knife. Wrap in strips of baking parchment and secure with tape or string. Will keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days.