And that’s why these no bake cereal bars definitely contain more wholesome fuel and far less sugar than the traditional marshmallow-y treats! More veggies and fruits, fewer packaged, processed foods.īut, when we are going to indulge, I’m also a believer in making cleaner homemade treats for ourselves. So, enjoy them like you would a treat-in moderation! As always, I’m a big believer that real, whole foods with nutrients that our bodies appreciate should make up the bulk of our diets. The point here: these no bake cereal bars are cleaner and more fuel-filled, but they’re still a sweet treat. Plus, even though brown rice syrup is a less refined sweetener alternative to table sugar, it’s still sugar. But, keep in mind, they’re still not better choices than real, whole foods that don’t come packaged in a box.Īnd, despite their low sugar content, ‘sugar’ is still the 2 nd or 3 rd ingredient on these cereals. Yes, whether it’s for breakfast or for these no bake cereal bars, plain Cheerios and Rice Krispies ARE better, more wholesome options. Since the first ingredient in Cheerios is oats and in Rice Krispies it’s rice, they’re 2 options that can keep your no bake cereal bars whole grain and more fuel-filled! And, both of these cereals are far lower in sugar than most, with just 1g in 1 cup of plain Cheerios and 4g in 1¼ cups Rice Krispies. Ideally, we want to choose more wholesome options with fewer added sugars and more (or ALL) whole grains.
So, if you want to enjoy cereal that offers some ACTUAL nutrition, you have to read nutrition labels. (Ironically, considering they’re marketed as ‘breakfast’ cereals.) And, of course, these are some of the WORST choices. BUT, of course, my true favorites are the sugary, ultra-processed, artificially-colored cereals. Yes, I do love plain old cereals, like the Cheerios and Rice Krispies in these no bake cereal bars. Something about the simple, sweet crunch is so addictive! But, choosing healthy cereals is a more complicated task than it should be… More specifically, I am in love with cereal. Perfectly sweet-and-savory, deliciously crispy, and a great on-the-go snack! Packing More Fuel into Homemade Sweet TreatsĪlright, it’s no secret that I LOVE snacking. But, brown rice syrup is stickiest, so I find that it works best to hold these no bake cereal bars together. Plus, the simple swap makes these goodies a bit cleaner and totally vegan! If desired, you could use honey or agave as your sticky sweetener instead. And, I switched things up from most traditional cereal bars recipes by using sticky brown rice syrup and almond butter to make these no bake cereal bars without marshmallows. Personally, I think adding plain Cheerios to the mix to makes these treats more filling Ann’s more satisfyingly crunchy. But, you could also use whichever cereals you like! Satisfy your sweet tooth with gluten free, 4-ingredient, NO BAKE cereal bars! I opted for Cheerios and Rice Krispies to keep these treats whole grain and low in sugar. No Bake Cereal Bars with Cheerios & Rice Krispies-and NO Marshmallows!
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