Snack-a-Saurus Bites—Snack for 6
Snack-a-Saurus Bites are a fun, American-style snack that kids will adore. These bite-sized treats combine crunchy cereal, creamy peanut butter, and sweet chocolate chips for a delightful flavor explosion. Easy to make and perfect for on-the-go snacking, they’re sure to become a family favorite.
Do This With That Stuff
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup crunchy cereal, 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/4 cup honey, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract using a silicone spatula
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add 1/2 cup chocolate chips and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until fully melted
- Pour the melted chocolate into the large mixing bowl with the cereal mixture and stir well to combine
- Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of the mixture and place them onto the prepared baking sheet in bite-sized mounds
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until Snack-a-Saurus Bites are firm and set
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
☕ Bitter
- Replace chocolate chips with 1/2 cup unsweetened dark chocolate chips
- Add 1/4 tsp sea salt
- Add 1/2 tsp instant coffee granules
🧂 Salty
- Add 1/2 tsp salt
- Add 1/2 cup pretzel pieces
- Replace chocolate chips with 1/2 cup salted caramel chips
🍋 Sour
- Add 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- Add 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Replace honey with 1/4 cup agave nectar
- Add 1 tsp lemon zest
🌶️ Spicy
- Add 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Add 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Add 1/4 tsp paprika
🍬 Sweet
- Increase honey to 1/2 cup
- Add 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Add 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Replace chocolate chips with 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
🍄 Umami
- Add 1/2 tsp soy sauce
- Add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Add 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Add 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
🍸 Alcoholic
- Chocolate Stout: The rich, chocolatey flavors in the stout complement the chocolate chips in the Snack-a-Saurus Bites
- Bourbon Old Fashioned: The sweetness of the bourbon and sugar in the cocktail balance the peanut butter and honey in the bites
- Tawny Port: The nutty, caramel notes of this dessert wine pair well with the peanut butter and chocolate flavors in the recipe
🥤 Non Alcoholic
- Iced Coffee: The bitterness of the coffee complements the sweetness of the Snack-a-Saurus Bites
- Cold Brew Tea: The refreshing and light taste of tea balances the richness of the peanut butter and chocolate chips
- Sparkling Lemonade: The acidity and fizziness in lemonade cut through the creaminess of peanut butter and enhance the overall flavor profile
🥓 Keto
- Replace crunchy cereal with 1 cup crushed pork rinds
- Replace chocolate chips with 1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips
- Replace honey with 1/4 cup powdered erythritol
- Use 1/2 cup unsweetened almond butter instead of creamy peanut butter
🍆 Mediterranean
- Replace crunchy cereal with 1 cup chopped mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios)
- Replace creamy peanut butter with 1/2 cup tahini
- Replace chocolate chips with 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
- Replace honey with 1/4 cup date syrup
- Add 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
🥑 Paleo
- Replace crunchy cereal with 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- Replace creamy peanut butter with 1/2 cup almond butter
- Replace chocolate chips with 1/2 cup paleo-friendly dark chocolate chips
- Replace honey with 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
🐟 Pescatarian
- No changes needed
🌱 Vegan
- Replace honey with 1/4 cup agave syrup
- Replace chocolate chips with 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
🥦 Vegetarian
- No changes needed
🥩 Whole30
- Replace crunchy cereal with 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- Replace creamy peanut butter with 1/2 cup almond butter
- Replace chocolate chips with 1/2 cup cacao nibs
- Replace honey with 1/4 cup date paste
- Remove vanilla extract
🧠 Brain Health
- Replace crunchy cereal with 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- Replace chocolate chips with 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (at least 70% cocoa)
- Add 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- Add 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
🌾 Celiac Disease
- Replace crunchy cereal with 1 cup gluten-free crunchy cereal
- Replace chocolate chips with 1/2 cup gluten-free chocolate chips
💩 Crohns Disease
- Replace crunchy cereal with 1 cup puffed rice cereal
- Replace creamy peanut butter with 1/2 cup almond butter
- Replace chocolate chips with 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- Replace honey with 1/4 cup maple syrup
🩸 Diabetes
- Replace crunchy cereal with 1 cup high-fiber, low-sugar cereal
- Replace chocolate chips with 1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips
- Replace honey with 1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
- Replace crunchy cereal with 1 cup gluten-free crunchy cereal
- Use 1/2 cup gluten-free chocolate chips
🫀 Heart Disease
- Replace 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter with 1/2 cup almond butter
- Replace 1/2 cup chocolate chips with 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (at least 70% cacao)
- Decrease honey to 2 tbsp
- Add 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
❤️ Heart Health
- Replace crunchy cereal with 1 cup whole grain cereal
- Replace creamy peanut butter with 1/2 cup natural almond butter
- Replace chocolate chips with 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (at least 70% cocoa)
- Decrease honey to 2 tbsp
- Add 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
🧂 High Blood Pressure
- Replace 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter with 1/2 cup unsalted almond butter
- Replace 1/2 cup chocolate chips with 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (at least 70% cocoa)
- Replace 1/4 cup honey with 3 tbsp maple syrup
- Add 1/4 tsp cinnamon
🍔 High Cholesterol
- Replace creamy peanut butter with 1/2 cup almond butter
- Replace chocolate chips with 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (at least 70% cocoa)
- Decrease honey to 2 tbsp
- Add 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
🦠 Immune System
- Replace crunchy cereal with 1 cup rolled oats
- Replace chocolate chips with 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- Add 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- Add 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- Add 1 tbsp chia seeds
- Add 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Replace crunchy cereal with 1 cup rice puffs
- Replace creamy peanut butter with 1/2 cup almond butter
- Replace chocolate chips with 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- Replace honey with 1/4 cup maple syrup
💧 Kidney Disease
- Replace crunchy cereal with 1 cup unsalted rice puffs
- Replace creamy peanut butter with 1/2 cup unsalted almond butter
- Replace chocolate chips with 1/2 cup carob chips
- Decrease honey to 2 tbsp
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
- Replace chocolate chips with 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
🍺 Liver Disease
- Replace crunchy cereal with 1 cup puffed rice
- Replace chocolate chips with 1/2 cup carob chips
- Decrease creamy peanut butter to 1/4 cup
- Replace honey with 1/4 cup maple syrup
🤰 Pregnancy
- Replace chocolate chips with carob chips
- Use pasteurized honey or substitute with 1/4 cup maple syrup
Beti’s Reflections
It was a sunny afternoon, and I was on the hunt for a scrumptious American snack to satisfy my adventurous taste buds. As I rummaged through my grandma’s old recipe box, I stumbled upon the perfect treasure: her Snack-a-Saurus Bites recipe! This easy American snack had me intrigued with its delightful combination of crunchy cereal, creamy peanut butter, and sweet chocolate chips.
Gather your little ones and get ready to whip up these Snack-a-Saurus Bites that are perfect for serving six people. Keep in mind that this recipe contains peanuts and is not suitable for those with nut allergies or gluten sensitivities.
The magic of these Crunchy Cereal Treats lies in their simple yet flavorful ingredients. The 1 cup of crunchy cereal adds a satisfying texture, while the 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter brings a rich nuttiness to each bite. The 1/2 cup of chocolate chips adds a touch of sweetness, perfectly balanced by the 1/4 cup of honey. And let’s not forget the 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract that ties everything together with its subtle aroma.
To create these No-Bake Cereal Snacks, start by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup crunchy cereal, 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/4 cup honey, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract using a silicone spatula. Next, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until fully melted. Pour this heavenly melted chocolate into the large mixing bowl with the cereal mixture and stir well to combine. Scoop out portions using a tablespoon and place them onto the prepared baking sheet in bite-sized mounds. Finally, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until your Snack-a-Saurus Bites are firm and set.
And there you have it, my fellow foodies! A delicious and easy American snack that’s perfect for on-the-go munching or as a fun after-school treat. These Snack-a-Saurus Bites are sure to become a family favorite in no time. So, go ahead and indulge in these peanut butter chocolate bites and let your taste buds embark on an exciting adventure!
Snack-a-Saurus Yumm! Just made these – using nuts instead of cereal and 70% dark chocolate instead of chocolate chips and left out the honey. Sooo good! Sooo easy! and sooo quick.
Ooooooh! That’s a great addition to the recipe <3 I love how you are adapting these.