Go Back
–+ servings
cereal protein bars for kids and adults homemade healthy low sugar recipe

Homemade Protein Cereal Bars For Kids

By: Olga Caz.
5 from 1 vote
These homemade protein bars for kids are crunchy, filling, and made with healthier real ingredients: unsweetened puffed rice, puffed millet, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, and nut butter for a tasty snack. They’re gluten-free, dairy-free, naturally sweetened, and a great healthy lunchbox or after-school snack without protein powder.
Share Recipe
Servings : 20 bars
Calories : 171 kcal
Course : Snack
Prep Time : 15 minutes
Cook Time : 20 minutes
Total Time : 35 minutes

INGREDIENTS
  

Solid Ingredients

Liquid Ingredients

  • 7 tablespoons coconut oil (or melted butter)
  • 6 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
  • 8 tablespoons peanut butter (or roasted cashew butter )
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS
 

Prepare the Wet Ingredients:

  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine the coconut oil (or melted butter), maple syrup, peanut butter (or cashew butter), and vanilla extract.
  • Place this bowl into a larger bowl filled with hot water to gently melt the ingredients. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Mix the Dry Ingredients:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the puffed rice, puffed millet, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, sliced almonds, flax meal, and small chocolate chips. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution of all ingredients.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

  • Pour the melted wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix well until all the dry ingredients are fully coated with the wet mixture.

Form the Bars:

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the mixture onto the sheet and spread it out evenly.
  • Place another sheet of parchment paper on top and press down firmly to compact the mixture. Use another sheet pan on top to press down if you need. This ensures the cereal protein bars will hold together well.

Bake the Bars:

  • Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  • Bake the bars for 20 minutes until they are lightly golden and set.
  • Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet.

Cut and Serve:

  • Once cooled, use a sharp knife to cut the mixture into bars or squares.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
I’d love to hear how it turned out!Tap ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ below to rate it or leave a quick comment! Your feedback helps other readers.👇

NUTRITION

Serving: 1barCalories: 171kcalProtein: 8g
Print Recipe thrivingnest.com