I love cereal, do you love cereal? I love cereal. You know what’s better than cereal and milk, though? Cereal and chocolate. Yup.

These chocolate cereal bars are crispy, crunchy and so satisfying. They have currently replaced my after-dinner-before-bedtime snack.

Here is what you will need to make them:

• Your favourite gluten-free cereal (I use a combination of Quaker Corn Squares and Puffed Quinoa)
• Peanut butter (try out my homemade peanut butter, found here)
• Pure vanilla extract
• Pure maple syrup
• Cinnamon
• Dark chocolate
• Flaky sea salt (optional)

These take minutes and are such a yummy treat. Check out the recipe below!

Gluten-Free Cereal Bars

Serving size: Fills an 8 x 8 inch square pan

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 8-10 minutes

Set time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 200 g dark chocolate, divided
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1.5 cups corn square cereal*
• 1 cup puffed quinoa*
• Flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare an 8 x 8 inch square baking pan by lining it with two pieces of parchment paper for easy release.
2. Over a double boiler, or in the microwave, melt 75 g of the chocolate in a medium-sized heat-resistant bowl. Once melted, add the peanut butter, vanilla, cinnamon and maple syrup. Stir to combine.
3. Place the corn squares and puffed quinoa in a separate, large bowl. Pour the chocolate-peanut butter mix over and use your hands to incorporate the ingredients. Press into prepared baking pan.
4. Melt the remainder of the dark chocolate and pour over cereal mixture. Spread evenly. Top with flaky sea salt, if desired. Place in the fridge to set for at least 20 minutes. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container in the fridge.

NOTES:

*Feel free to use your favourite gluten-free cereals