June 6, 2023

Five Cereal Bar Recipes for Summertime, from Breakfast to Dessert

Banana nut shortbread on a white platter

Summertime is right around the corner, which means days at the lake or pool, barbeques, reunions, and busy days filled with activities. Check out these five cereal bar recipes inspired by fan-favorite Post® and Malt-O-Meal® cereals that will make great addition to your go-to recipe repertoire, from breakfast time to dessert.

Check out these homemade recipes and be sure to add these items to your shopping list the next time you stop at the grocery store.

1. Cocoa PEBBLES™ Trail Mix Bars

PEBBLES trail mix bars recipe

Proudly made with Cocoa PEBBLES cereal, this recipe gives you the crunchy, flavorful taste of trail mix and Cocoa PEBBLES cereal all in one bite! These Trail Mix Bars make for a convenient on-the-go snack for any busy day during the summer months or year-round. Throw it together in less than 10 minutes, and let it cool for an hour well you get ready for the day! Get the recipe here.

2. Peanut Butter Honey Oat Cereal Bars

Peanut butter honey oat cereal bars recipe

Ideal for a grab-and-go breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up, this Peanut Butter Honey Oat Cereal Bar recipe is packed with flavor from honey, peanut butter, and Honey Bunches of Oats® cereal. Prepped in five minutes, and ready to enjoy in 15, these are the perfect treat to throw together during those crazy busy summer months. Try the recipe.

3. Tootie Fruities® Cereal Bars

Tootie Fruities Cereal Bars Recipe Made with Malt-O-Meal Cereal

Have a blast with the fruity taste and exciting shape of Malt-O-Meal Tootie Fruities cereal in this tasty cereal bar recipe – requiring only three ingredients. Throw it together in only 10 minutes and bring it to your next summer gathering. Check out the recipe to find out how to make this sweet and colorful treat!

4. Easy Chocolate S’mores Bars

Easy chocolate smores bars recipe

All the yummy goodness of s’mores treats, no campfire required! These chocolatey dessert bars are perfect for summer nights when you wish you could be out camping. Made with Malt-O-Meal S’mores cereal, be sure to add the six ingredients to your grocery list. Get the recipe.

5. Banana Nut Shortbread

Banana nut shortbread on a white platter

Made with Great Grains® Banana Nut Crunch® cereal, this dessert is a perfect addition to any summer gathering. A soft, buttery crumb that melts in your mouth combined with a touch of crunch and a drizzle of chocolate? It’s a match made in shortbread heaven. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top for those hot summer days to step it up even further. Find the recipe here.

Explore more cereal inspired recipes, from desserts to breakfast ideas, side dishes to appetizers, and more. As busy summer days begin, find additional recipes that are perfect for on-the-go days, great for enjoying poolside or by the campfire, that feature iconic Post cereal brands.

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