Cinnamon Toast Crunch Milk and Cereal Bars Recipe

135 mins
Serves 6
https://saltnsprinkles.com/healthy-milk-and-cereal-bars/

Directions

  1. 1Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
  2. 2Pour the cereal of your choice into a large bowl and set aside.
  3. 3In a small saucepan, bring the coconut oil, almond butter, maple syrup, and butter over medium heat to a gentle simmer.
  4. 4Remove from heat and stir in the cinnamon and vanilla.
  5. 5Pour the melted almond butter mixture on top of the cereal and use a spoon or spatula to mix it all together until the cereal is coated.
  6. 6Whisk all of the "milk" layer ingredients together in a medium bowl.
  7. 7To assemble, scoop half of the cereal mixture into the bottom of the loaf pan and spread it into an even layer.
  8. 8Next, spread the greek yogurt mixture on top of the cereal in an even layer.
  9. 9Top with the remaining cereal mixture, and spread it so that the greek yogurt is covered, lightly patting it in so that it adheres.
  10. 10Pop the loaf pan into the freezer and freeze until solid, about 2 hours.
  11. 11Slice into bars, and store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

Ingredients

  • 3 c cereal (choose one that is high quality!)
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp almond butter
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp butter sub: vegan butter
  • Pinch cinnamon
  • Pinch vanilla
  • 1 c greek yogurt (unflavored, unsweetened)
  • 3 tbsp condensed milk sub: oat milk condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste sub: vanilla extract

Equipment

loaf panparchment paperlarge bowlsmall saucepanspoonspatulamedium bowl

Tips

  • You can use almost any cereal you love, but a high-quality one that holds its crunch well is recommended.
  • For a dairy-free version, swap butter for vegan butter and use dairy-free yogurt.
  • Peanut butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter can be used instead of almond butter, just ensure it's natural without added oil or sugar.
  • Freezing is essential for the layers to set and the bars to hold together.
  • Add mix-ins like chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, dried fruit, or a drizzle of melted chocolate before freezing.