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

Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

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• 150 mL (2/3 cup) peanut butter or nut butter of choice
• 750 mL (3 cups) ring, small-flaked or crispy rice cereal of choice
• 125 mL (½ cup) agave, honey or brown rice syrup
• 2 mL (½ tsp) salt (optional)
• 45 mL (3 Tbsp) protein powder (optional)
• 125 mL (½ cup), white chocolate chips, melted (optional)

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Line a 20-cm (8-inch) pan with wax or parchment paper. If needed, gently warm nut butter in microwave or on stovetop until easily stirrable. Stir all ingredients, except white chocolate chips, together 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). 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, freezer or on the counter in a cool dry place. Makes 9 bars.