Cinnamon Cereal Protein Bars

Sep 30, 2025
2 min read

Sweet treats loaded with protein. Cereal protein bars are an excellent option for boosting protein intake while curbing sweet cravings.

I strongly believe that all foods have a place in our diet! Naturally, it can be challenging to achieve your fitness objectives when you're craving something sweet. These cereal bars are a great dessert choice when you're aiming to increase your protein intake.

It is hard to find a good quality protein powder so I like to use Whey + by Legion. They have the best quality protein out there and minimal additives. You can get 20% off your legion order if you use my code PatriciaE

Cinnamon Cereal Protein Bars

Ingredients

1 box Special K Protein Cinnamon Cereal (~6 cups)

½ cup natural peanut butter

4 scoops Legion Cinnamon Cereal Whey+ Protein Powder (use code PatriciaE for 20% off)

1 cup sugar-free maple syrup

½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 tsp coconut oil

Directions:

In a large bowl, mix Special K Protein Cinnamon Cereal with 4 scoops of Legion Cinnamon Whey+ Protein Powder.
In a microwave-safe bowl, heat natural peanut butter and sugar-free maple syrup for 30-45 seconds until softened. Stir until smooth.
Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal and protein powder. Mix thoroughly and press into a parchment-lined or greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt semi-sweet chocolate chips with coconut oil in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Spread over the cereal bars. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until set. (Optional: sprinkle sea salt over the chocolate.)
Once set, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and cut into 18 pieces.

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