Luscious, creamy dessert bars that can be made without an oven in just 20 minutes. Perfect for quick desserts with a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale:
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup crispy rice cereal
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, crispy rice cereal, ground flaxseed, and mini chocolate chips.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the honey and peanut butter, microwave on high for 30 seconds, then stir until smooth.
Add the vanilla extract to the honey and peanut butter mixture, stirring thoroughly.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well-coated.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan and press it firmly and evenly.
Sprinkle the optional toppings evenly over the mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
Refrigerate the bars for at least 20 minutes or until set.
Once set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars from the pan and cut into squares or rectangles to serve.
