Step aside, Rice Krispies treats! There’s a new stackable sweet in town and it sneaks in a one-two protein punch with the addition of creamy peanut butter. The result is marshmallow treats with a mission: To satisfy and stave off hunger for taste testers of all ages!
I like to think of these Peanut Butter Cheerios Marshmallow Treats as the slightly more mature version of their Rice Krispies counterpart. They’re just as sticky-sweet, but with a bit more nutritional value and additional versatility when it comes to customizing the flavor.
If peanut butter isn’t an option due to allergies or other concerns, whisk in any other type of nut butter to ensure a touch of protein lands in ever chewy Cheerio-packed bite. And feel free to mix up the festive drizzle on top with white chocolate, dark chocolate, semisweet chocolate or a combination of all three.
These quick-fix marshmallow treats come together in minutes and make for the ultimate lunchbox addition, after-school snack or easy solution for hungry husbands (they’re kid- and adult-tested… and approved!). So grab the box of Cheerios and your favorite nut butter and get ready to satisfy those cravings with the latest and greatest marshmallow treats to hit the snack scene.
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Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 (10-oz.) package marshmallows
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 6 cups Cheerios cereal
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Coat a 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Melt the butter in a large stockpot set over low heat. Once the butter has melted, add the marshmallows and cook, stirring, until the marshmallows have melted. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the peanut butter then stir in the Cheerios until they are well coated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, pressing it firmly into an even layer. Allow the treats to cool to room temperature.
- Once the treats are completely cooled, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave or in a double-boiler. Transfer the melted chocolate to a sealable plastic bag then pipe it across the top of the treats. (Alternately, use a fork to splatter the chocolate across the top.) Allow the chocolate to cool then use a sharp knife to cut the treats into 12 squares. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Recipe adapted from Kellogg's Rice Krispies.
Very tasty and so quick to make. I Googled “Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheerios Bars”, since I had purchased a box of Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheerios. I found your recipe and loved the idea of adding peanut butter.
Love reading this, Doreen! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Love these. Grandkids devoured them. Should have made 2 pans lol
Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you and your grandkids enjoyed the recipe, Julie!
Omg my kids love this and it’s so easy!cant wait to try your other recipes!
I’m so glad you and your kids enjoyed the treats, Laura! Welcome to Just a Taste!
I squished mini chips in at the end-in lieu of the choco drizzle-due to the fact that I’m lazy, but these are so easy and tasty and even a bit healthy. The oats and peanut butter make this a more nutritious snack (or in my case, since I couldn’t wait to partake, breakfast) than the traditional rice crispy squares. A new fave!
Yessss! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Mo!
These were very easy to make. They look incredible with the touch of chocolate drizzle. We haven’t eaten them yet but they smell delicious!
Thank you for sharing!
You are so welcome, Teri! Enjoy!
I added peanuts to mine…it’s a delicious snack!
Love that addition, Nancy! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Love the idea of roasted peanuts added.
So delish! I just made them again! And doubled the chocolate for the top (chocoholics in our house, the cook is the worst). Always turns out perfectly soft, and once in the pan, they set up to a nice gooey crunch. Hits the craving mark and I love that there’s a smidge more nutrition than some alternatives.
Love reading this, Sarah! I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe!
so yummy!
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
You are a fool if you don’t make this.
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Steven!