How to make No-Bake Trail Mix and Cereal Bars

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Maple syrup offers a similar sweetness with a different flavor profile.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and often less expensive.

dark chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate chips

Cacao nibs reduce sugar content while adding a chocolate flavor.

mixed nuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are often cheaper and nut-free.

Add 2 tablespoons of butter to a microwave-safe container.

Add 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter to the container with the butter.

Microwave for about 30 seconds until melted, checking to ensure it's not too hot.

Whisk in 1/4 cup of honey until smooth after removing from the microwave.

Prepare an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with a parchment sling and spray with cooking spray.

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of crisp rice cereal with the melted peanut butter and honey mixture, stirring to coat.

Add 1/3 cup of chopped cocktail peanuts and 1/3 cup of raisins to the mixture and stir until integrated.

Press the mixture into the prepared pan, being careful not to crush the cereal too much.

Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of mini M&M's on top and press them down slightly if desired.

Cover the pan and place it in the freezer for about 15 minutes to set.

After 15 minutes, remove from the freezer and use a pizza cutter or knife to cut into bars.

Store the bars in the fridge after cutting.

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