Recipe and photo courtesy of Katie Higgins (chocolatecoveredkatie.com)

Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

---

• ⅔ cup peanut butter or preferred nut butter
• 3 cups ring, small-flakes or crispy rice cereal of choice
• ½ cup agave, honey or brown rice syrup
• ½ tsp salt (optional)
• 3 Tbsp protein powder (optional)
• ½ cup white chocolate chips, melted (optional)

---

Line an 8-inch pan with wax or parchment paper. If needed, gently warm nut butter in the microwave or on the stovetop until it can be easily stirred. Stir all ingredients, except white chocolate chips, in a large bowl. Pour the mixture into the pan; spread evenly. Place a second sheet of wax or parchment paper over the top, then press the cereal down firmly into the pan (to keep the cereal bars from falling apart after cutting later). Remove wax or parchment paper. Spread melted white chocolate chips over the top. Freeze for 30 minutes or until firm enough to slice into bars. Cover leftovers. Store in the refrigerator or a cool, dry place. Makes 9 bars.