Gluten-Free Cereal Snack Bars {Recipe}

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Need an easy-to-make gluten free snack that all can enjoy?  Be sure to add these Chocolate Gluten-Free Cereal Snack Bars to your rotation!

One of the most terrifying tasks I’ve had of late, was to make a snack for my son’s class.  Requirements: Use wholesome ingredients to create a snack that young children can make.  Must be gluten-free.  And, not be considered a dessert.  Phew.

What’s a mom to do?  She scours the internet for “gluten-free” options.  We’re not gluten-aholics over here, but it’s not something I strictly have avoided.

My research led me to realize that there really are quite a lot of easy substitutes or replacements for gluten-laden products and that the term “gluten-free” is not as terrifying as at first it might seem.  There are thousands and thousands of Gluten Free treats on Pinterest, alone.

The result of my findings?  Well, I tweaked a few recipes to make a new family favorite – Chocolatey Cereal Snack Bars.  Using Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate, nuts and berries, this no-bake treat can be made and enjoyed by all.

Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate is a delicious option for those avoiding gluten in their diets.  Each spoonful of Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate delivers the perfect combination of crispy flakes, crunchy bunches and now, the yumminess of real cocoa.

To make this family friendly snack, grease a 9×13 dish.  In a medium sized saucepan, heat coconut sugar and honey over medium heat.

Bring to a gentle boil, then remove from heat and gently stir in peanut butter until well-blended.  Pour mixture over cereal, salted pepitas, and dried cranberries.  Stir to combine then transfer to a greased 9×13 dish.

Allow to cool until firm, then cut into bars.  Store in air-tight containers for up to three days.

Gluten Free Cereal Snack Bars

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup coconut sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup (creamy or chunky) peanut butter
• 3 cups Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate
• 1/2 cup roasted and salted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

1. Grease a 9x13 dish. In a medium sized saucepan, heat coconut sugar and honey over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil, then remove from heat and gently stir in peanut butter until well-blended. Pour mixture over cereal, salted pepitas, and dried cranberries.
2. Allow to cool until firm, then cut into bars. Store in air-tight containers for up to three days.

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Disclaimer: While Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate complies with FDA Gluten Free labeling requirements, it is not manufactured in a dedicated facility. All ingredients, ingredient suppliers and production lines are thoroughly tested at multiple levels of production and evaluated to assure there is no risk of cross-contact contamination. As gluten intolerances and sensitivities vary from person to person, we encourage you to use your best discretion when choosing foods safe for you. Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate aims to provide a delicious cereal for all members of the family to enjoy, including those with gluten sensitivities or allergies. Enjoy!