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These little bites are a great on-the-go breakfast or a yummy and easy peanut butter snacks (my kids love to eat them after school).

That is exactly why I LOVE having this made up and ready for the crazy morning rush. They are literally a grab and go breakfast. Or a pop all the kids in the car and pass the air tight container (I like THESE for in the car) back and let them serve themselves kind of breakfast.

Ingredients needed to make Peanut Butter Breakfast Bites.

Recipe Ingredient Notes

To make Peanut Butter Breakfast Bites , you will need the following ingredients:

Cheerios cereal
Crunchy natural peanut butter
Honey
Vanilla extract

Equipment Needed

For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:

Adding honey to the melted peanut butter mixture.

Adding peanut butter mixture to a bowl of cheerios.

How to make Peanut Butter Breakfast Bites

In a medium large bowl, pour the Peanut Butter Whole Grain Cheerios into the bowl.
In a different medium size bowl, measure and scrape out the crunchy peanut butter and microwave for 40 seconds.
Take out, stir, and add the ½ cup honey.
Add the vanilla, and mix in until well-combined.
Pour the peanut butter mixture over the Peanut Butter Cheerios and mix together well with a spoon until all the cereal pieces are coated.
Spoon out bite sized spoonfuls and place on a sheet of greased aluminum foil.
Let the bites sit and solidify for about 3 hours.

Peanut Butter Breakfast Bites on a foil lined baking sheet.

Tips and Tricks

Feel free to use any kind of Cheerios cereal that you prefer – plain Cheerios, Honey Nut Cheerios, Peanut Butter Cheerios, chocolate cheerios, etc)
You could substitute agave syrup for the honey
You could substitute almond butter or cashew butter for the peanut butter
If you don’t have crunchy peanut butter, creamy peanut butter will work just fine
You will want to be sure that you use a natural peanut butter – which means that the only ingredient that is in the peanut butter is peanuts (and maybe a little salt). Peanut butter is sometimes loaded with sugar and other ingredients that aren’t needed for this recipe.
If you or your kids prefer bars, you can always pour this mixture into a 9 x13 pan lined with greased aluminum foil.

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Close-up of a white plate holding several clusters of cereal and melted marshmallows, peanut butter breakfast bites

Peanut Butter Breakfast Bites Recipe

5 from 5 votes

These wonderfully delicious Peanut Butter Breakfast Bites are what breakfast dreams are made of for moms and kids!

20 Servings

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Total Time 10

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Ingredients

▢ 5-6 cup Peanut Butter Whole Grain Cheerios, (can also use plain Cheerios)
▢ 1 ½ cup crunchy natural peanut butter
▢ ½ cup honey
▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla

Equipment

Instructions

In a medium large bowl, pour the Peanut Butter Whole Grain Cheerios into the bowl.
In a different medium size bowl, measure and scrape out the crunchy peanut butter and microwave for 40 seconds.
Take out, stir, and add the ½ cup honey.
Add the vanilla, and mix in until well-combined.
Pour the peanut butter mixture over the Peanut Butter Cheerios and mix together well with a spoon until all the cereal pieces are coated.
Spoon out bite sized spoonfuls and place on a sheet of greased aluminum foil.
Let the bites sit and solidify for about 3 hours.

Notes

Feel free to use any kind of Cheerios cereal that you prefer – plain Cheerios, Honey Nut Cheerios, Peanut Butter Cheerios, chocolate cheerios, etc)

Nutrition

Calories: 160 kcal · Carbohydrates: 15 g · Protein: 5 g · Fat: 10 g · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g · Trans Fat: 0.001 g · Sodium: 120 mg · Potassium: 182 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 9 g · Vitamin A: 173 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 28 mg · Iron: 2 mg

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Cuisine: American

Cost: $5

Author: Steph Loaiza

Course: Dessert

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Questions & Reviews

Joanna says:

These look like one of our children’s favorite desserts, Cheerio Bars. It is made with cheerios, peanut butter and marshmallows. I’m thinking they will enjoy this one since it is so close. Will these firm up so you can pick them up without getting all messy?

Cyd says:

These set up really well and they aren’t messy.

Joanna says:

I made these last night and followed the recipe exactly. I was hoping these would be a quick grab and go breakfast. I could not get them to firm up enough to pick them up. I was making them and a friend asked for the recipe. Maybe she can see if hers firm up enough to pick them up. If not, I’m wondering if it can be the difference in humidity?

Sharon says:

I made them and they fell apart. What did I do wrong?

Carol says:

I had the same problem. They taste great but fall apart even when refrigerated.

Kerry says:

How should I store these, and how long should they last? Mine set up perfectly btw and the whole family LOVES them!

Shannon says:

Once I stired the heated honey into the peanut butter it solidified. ? So I have a bowl of Cheerios and chunks of peanut utter mixture. ?

Cyd says:

In an airtight container in the fridge.

Rmj says:

I was reading the recipe and it didn’t seem like they would stay firm and not be messy. I like the idea of adding other ingredients, though a little at a time at the end. And maybe scoop into bakers mini muffin paper cups. I also wonder why mixing the honey and peanut butter would cause it to solidify. There was no response to that issue

Kayla says:

Heat peanut butter, add honey, and then heat again. Not sure if you just heated the honey from what you wrote? If I misunderstood, nevermind! 🙂 Just trying to be helpful.

Crystal says:

I can’t find the PB cheerios anywhere. Is there another cereal I can use instead?

Cyd says:

Honey Nut Cheerios will work great in this recipe too!

Melissa says:

I just made these but with rice crispies as it was all I had on hand. My kids loved making them and love the finished product. Ours set in less than an hour just sitting on the counter, not falling apart or messy at all! Thanks for the idea.

Lara says:

Could be differences in your microwaves. In order for the sugar to reach the point of candied, which is what makes it set up in haystacks as well, the mixture needs to reach a hot enough temperature. Try again but mix your peanut butter and honey in a saucepan and bring it to a simmer or light boil while constantly stirring.
(I’m a home ec teacher <3)

Mona says:

Taste good but fall apart.

Troy says:

Can some one tell me how many carbs these are please thanks…..

Kathy says:

You are not supposed to microwave honey. I made these and they are delicious but did not stick together. Next time I’m going to try combining peanut butter and honey in saucepan.

Catherine O'Neill says:

Mine set up just fine! I used the PB I had on hand, one from Trader Joe’s that is natural but that I’ve noticed doesn’t separate much.

Jennifer says:

I tried to make these but they didn’t hold together at all…fell apart when my boys tried to pick them up to eat and made a terrible mess! Any suggestions??

Cyd says:

We haven’t had a problem with them holding together. Try decreasing the cheerios by 1 cup.

Karen M. says:

Ahh, there we go! Many thanks.

Joyce says:

Too sweet! I cut down both PB and honey by at least 30% and it was still too sweet. Even my daughter doesnt want to eat it because its so sweet. Not sure if ill try this again.

Lindsay says:

i had trouble as well. i will definitely try the saucepan method next time. Also, could it be that the type of PB you use matters? i ran out of natural, so i used half natural and half “regular” crunchy PB.
I looked at other similar recipes, and a lot of them use almost a 1:1 ratio of PB:honey, and almost half the cheerios. i will keep trying.

Amy says:

Do these freeze well?

Rhonda says:

Try chocolate Cheerios!

Devin says:

Mine didn’t stick either. Frustrating. They look good and pictures can be deceiving.

Angela says:

Can you use peanut butter without the nuts?

Cyd says:

You can definitely use creamy peanut butter for this recipe.

Nadia Nassar says:

This might be a good point to mention in the recipe so that people don’t waste food. Thanks a lot

Meg says:

Can I used regular PB as opposed to natural PB? I don’t care for the consistency or taste of natural peanut butter, plus I don’t like the oil separation. What adjustments would I need to make?

Cyd says:

You will be fine using regular peanut butter in place of the natural peanut butter. I was just reading over all of the comments on this recipe. I’m hoping that using regular peanut butter will help hold yours together well. It looks like some people had problems and others did not. Ours have always turned out. Best of luck. They are so delicious.

Emiky says:

My kids love these. I just made a batch for the morning for breakfast this week. Patting myself on the back for making my mornings a bit easier! Thanks for the recipe!

Lori says:

Ours are cooling now. I used regular creamy peanut butter. I melted it in the microwave. It was already melted when I added the honey and so I did not microwave it again. If ours doesn’t set up, I wonder if this is where I may have gone wrong. I should have ran the microwave again to heat up the honey. After reading your comment, I wonder if others have done the same as me.

Brittany says:

Good idea with Rice Krispies

Karen Mellinger says:

I just made these. After following the instructions they seemed dry so I heated up more peanut butter. Unfortunately, I think mine may fall apart too. I think the key factor may be the temp of the honey and peanut butter together. It’s just not long enough to do 40 seconds and then 30 more. It just doesn’t get hot enough.

abc says:

Mine fell apart as well. I tried to cook the peanut butter and honey long enough, but it ended up burning after just a few minutes on super low. Wish I knew how they made these work because this was a huge bust for me.

Alea says:

These sound wonderful. I cannot wait to try. Reading the comments, I feel like an umpire is needed. The bully-ish remarks (that makes one feel bad) are unbelievable. “They fell apart, blah, blah…” Stop it! Think of the author and the time, energy and emotion to share this recipe. Shame on all of you for just being crappy. She shared the recipe, which works for her. Blaming her for “wasting your time, money and ingredients” is ridiculous. Kudos Six Sisters Stuff!!

Cyd says:

Thanks so much Alea!! We love these breakfast bites! They are a great little snack too.

Pat says:

Thank you for saying this. I get so tired of downright rude comments. It is one thing to ask for help fixing a recipe. Usually it is something that I did in a hurry to cause it not to work. That is on the person making it not the person working hard to put it out here for everyone.

Nabs says:

Hi there! I can’t wait to try these tonight! Do they freeze well?

Carrie says:

Hi! What brand of peanut butter did you use? I wonder if that has to do with yours setting up while others didn’t..?

Sally says:

It’s not rude to share your experience of the recipe. I find it really helpful when people comment so you can understand how to troubleshoot when you make the recipe yourself.

Megan says:

What about corn flakes?

Kacie says:

What’s considered a serving size for the Breakfast bites ?

Cyd says:

Our kids gobble these down for a quick breakfast or an after school snack. I would say a serving is about 2-3.

SP says:

Can I add less honey if all I have is regular (non-natural) pb?

Susan says:

She didn’t microwave honey.. added honey to already microwaved PB

Tracey N. says:

How do I store these? and How long do they last?

Momma Cyd says:

You could store in an airtight container or freezer bag and they should be fine in the fridge for up to a week. (They really don’t last long at our house)

jenn says:

THIS WAS FANTASTIC!
For whatever reason, mine did not set up into balls–it was more of a ‘mix’. I did use regular ole peanut butter, not natural. Didn’t matter, because I GOBBLED IT UP as it was. Thanks!

Stanton Dawson says:

I want to make this recipe so much but I only have peanut butter and brown sugar. Do you think I can still make something close with just this 2 ingredients?

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Joanna says:

These look like one of our children’s favorite desserts, Cheerio Bars. It is made with cheerios, peanut butter and marshmallows. I’m thinking they will enjoy this one since it is so close. Will these firm up so you can pick them up without getting all messy?
Cyd says:

These set up really well and they aren’t messy.
Joanna says:

I made these last night and followed the recipe exactly. I was hoping these would be a quick grab and go breakfast. I could not get them to firm up enough to pick them up. I was making them and a friend asked for the recipe. Maybe she can see if hers firm up enough to pick them up. If not, I’m wondering if it can be the difference in humidity?
Sharon says:

I made them and they fell apart. What did I do wrong?
Carol says:

I had the same problem. They taste great but fall apart even when refrigerated.
Kerry says:

How should I store these, and how long should they last? Mine set up perfectly btw and the whole family LOVES them!
Shannon says:

Once I stired the heated honey into the peanut butter it solidified. ? So I have a bowl of Cheerios and chunks of peanut utter mixture. ?
Cyd says:

In an airtight container in the fridge.
Rmj says:

I was reading the recipe and it didn’t seem like they would stay firm and not be messy. I like the idea of adding other ingredients, though a little at a time at the end. And maybe scoop into bakers mini muffin paper cups. I also wonder why mixing the honey and peanut butter would cause it to solidify. There was no response to that issue
Kayla says:

Heat peanut butter, add honey, and then heat again. Not sure if you just heated the honey from what you wrote? If I misunderstood, nevermind! 🙂 Just trying to be helpful.
Crystal says:

I can’t find the PB cheerios anywhere. Is there another cereal I can use instead?
Cyd says:

Honey Nut Cheerios will work great in this recipe too!
Melissa says:

I just made these but with rice crispies as it was all I had on hand. My kids loved making them and love the finished product. Ours set in less than an hour just sitting on the counter, not falling apart or messy at all! Thanks for the idea.
Lara says:

Could be differences in your microwaves. In order for the sugar to reach the point of candied, which is what makes it set up in haystacks as well, the mixture needs to reach a hot enough temperature. Try again but mix your peanut butter and honey in a saucepan and bring it to a simmer or light boil while constantly stirring.
(I’m a home ec teacher <3)
Mona says:

Taste good but fall apart.
Troy says:

Can some one tell me how many carbs these are please thanks…..
Kathy says:

You are not supposed to microwave honey. I made these and they are delicious but did not stick together. Next time I’m going to try combining peanut butter and honey in saucepan.
Catherine O'Neill says:

Mine set up just fine! I used the PB I had on hand, one from Trader Joe’s that is natural but that I’ve noticed doesn’t separate much.
Jennifer says:

I tried to make these but they didn’t hold together at all…fell apart when my boys tried to pick them up to eat and made a terrible mess! Any suggestions??
Cyd says:

We haven’t had a problem with them holding together. Try decreasing the cheerios by 1 cup.
Karen M. says:

Ahh, there we go! Many thanks.
Joyce says:

Too sweet! I cut down both PB and honey by at least 30% and it was still too sweet. Even my daughter doesnt want to eat it because its so sweet. Not sure if ill try this again.
Lindsay says:

i had trouble as well. i will definitely try the saucepan method next time. Also, could it be that the type of PB you use matters? i ran out of natural, so i used half natural and half “regular” crunchy PB.
I looked at other similar recipes, and a lot of them use almost a 1:1 ratio of PB:honey, and almost half the cheerios. i will keep trying.
Amy says:

Do these freeze well?
Rhonda says:

Try chocolate Cheerios!
Devin says:

Mine didn’t stick either. Frustrating. They look good and pictures can be deceiving.
Angela says:

Can you use peanut butter without the nuts?
Cyd says:

You can definitely use creamy peanut butter for this recipe.
Nadia Nassar says:

This might be a good point to mention in the recipe so that people don’t waste food. Thanks a lot
Meg says:

Can I used regular PB as opposed to natural PB? I don’t care for the consistency or taste of natural peanut butter, plus I don’t like the oil separation. What adjustments would I need to make?
Cyd says:

You will be fine using regular peanut butter in place of the natural peanut butter. I was just reading over all of the comments on this recipe. I’m hoping that using regular peanut butter will help hold yours together well. It looks like some people had problems and others did not. Ours have always turned out. Best of luck. They are so delicious.
Emiky says:

My kids love these. I just made a batch for the morning for breakfast this week. Patting myself on the back for making my mornings a bit easier! Thanks for the recipe!
Lori says:

Ours are cooling now. I used regular creamy peanut butter. I melted it in the microwave. It was already melted when I added the honey and so I did not microwave it again. If ours doesn’t set up, I wonder if this is where I may have gone wrong. I should have ran the microwave again to heat up the honey. After reading your comment, I wonder if others have done the same as me.
Brittany says:

Good idea with Rice Krispies
Karen Mellinger says:

I just made these. After following the instructions they seemed dry so I heated up more peanut butter. Unfortunately, I think mine may fall apart too. I think the key factor may be the temp of the honey and peanut butter together. It’s just not long enough to do 40 seconds and then 30 more. It just doesn’t get hot enough.
abc says:

Mine fell apart as well. I tried to cook the peanut butter and honey long enough, but it ended up burning after just a few minutes on super low. Wish I knew how they made these work because this was a huge bust for me.
Alea says:

These sound wonderful. I cannot wait to try. Reading the comments, I feel like an umpire is needed. The bully-ish remarks (that makes one feel bad) are unbelievable. “They fell apart, blah, blah…” Stop it! Think of the author and the time, energy and emotion to share this recipe. Shame on all of you for just being crappy. She shared the recipe, which works for her. Blaming her for “wasting your time, money and ingredients” is ridiculous. Kudos Six Sisters Stuff!!
Cyd says:

Thanks so much Alea!! We love these breakfast bites! They are a great little snack too.
Pat says:

Thank you for saying this. I get so tired of downright rude comments. It is one thing to ask for help fixing a recipe. Usually it is something that I did in a hurry to cause it not to work. That is on the person making it not the person working hard to put it out here for everyone.
Nabs says:

Hi there! I can’t wait to try these tonight! Do they freeze well?
Carrie says:

Hi! What brand of peanut butter did you use? I wonder if that has to do with yours setting up while others didn’t..?
Sally says:

It’s not rude to share your experience of the recipe. I find it really helpful when people comment so you can understand how to troubleshoot when you make the recipe yourself.
Megan says:

What about corn flakes?
Kacie says:

What’s considered a serving size for the Breakfast bites ?
Cyd says:

Our kids gobble these down for a quick breakfast or an after school snack. I would say a serving is about 2-3.
SP says:

Can I add less honey if all I have is regular (non-natural) pb?
Susan says:

She didn’t microwave honey.. added honey to already microwaved PB
Tracey N. says:

How do I store these? and How long do they last?
Momma Cyd says:

You could store in an airtight container or freezer bag and they should be fine in the fridge for up to a week. (They really don’t last long at our house)
jenn says:

THIS WAS FANTASTIC!
For whatever reason, mine did not set up into balls–it was more of a ‘mix’. I did use regular ole peanut butter, not natural. Didn’t matter, because I GOBBLED IT UP as it was. Thanks!
Stanton Dawson says:

I want to make this recipe so much but I only have peanut butter and brown sugar. Do you think I can still make something close with just this 2 ingredients?