Published 10/16/2023 We can’t get enough of pumpkin recipes here on Fit Foodie Finds! If you are as passionate about pumpkin as we are but don’t quite have the time to make breakfast or pack a snack, then you’ve got to try these pumpkin peanut butter cereal bars. Creamy peanut butter is combined with pumpkin puree, honey, spices, and Cheerios for a one-of-a-kind fall treat that is both delicious and nutritious. Make these bad boys the night before, or give yourself some time in the morning. Just prepare the peanut butter base and mix it with the Cheerios — similar to making rice crispy treats. Then place it all in a pan, freeze, cut ’em, grab ’em, and go! PS: your kids will absolutely adore these. Ours did! If you can’t do peanuts, feel free to use a different nut butter. We also tested these with almond butter and they were divine.
What’s in Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cereal Bars?
Peanut butter: use all-natural drippy peanut butter for the best results. Honey: works as an adhesive and adds natural sweetness! Pumpkin pie spice: enhances all the yummy pumpkin flavor. Unsweetened pumpkin puree: a must-have. Don’t skip it! Plain Cheerios: provide the perfect amount of crunch. 8×8-inch pan: make sure you have the right-sized pan to fit your cereal bars.
Substitutions & Variations
Peanut butter: You can use another nut butter instead like sunflower seed butter, almond butter, or cashew butter, but note that it will change the flavor substantially. Honey: Swapping out the honey with pure maple syrup would be another delicious option. Cheerios: We used plain Cheerios because the peanut butter mixture is already sweet. But you can use cinnamon or pumpkin Cheerios if you’d like. Extra mix-ins: Mix in some chocolate chips for a more decadent treat, or add pumpkin seeds for an added crunch.
Storage
Store any leftover pumpkin peanut butter cereal bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freezer Directions
To freeze, place your cereal bars in freezer Ziploc bags and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Serving Suggestions
If you think these pumpkin peanut butter cereal bars are all we’ve got to offer for fall breakfasts, THINK AGAIN. These sweet treats would make the perfect addition to all sorts of delicious dishes. Love a filling smoothie in the morning? This Pumpkin Smoothie has your name written all over it. Want to balance the sweet with some savory? You’ll love this Homemade Maple Breakfast Sausage or English Muffin Breakfast Bake. If you’re a caffeine fiend, this Pumpkin Spice Dalgona Coffee and Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew are an autumn dream.
