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No need to even turn on the oven for these simple yet delicious homemade Kudos bars featuring oatmeal and rice cereal.
Craving a little throwback dessert or treat?
If you loved Kudos bars growing up, you’ll want to make this easy homemade version! It has that perfect crispy, chewy, peanut butter-and-chocolate combination, and the best part? No oven required! Toss in some Reese’s Pieces for a fun fall twist, and you’ve got a simple snack that feels nostalgic and totally irresistible.
While I wouldn’t exactly call these a health food, they’re a fun, homemade, healthier-ish snack when you want something sweet without making an entire dessert. They’re also so easy to customize for the season! My kids used to love things like this as a special after-school treat.
Fun fall variations:
- Pumpkin Spice: Add 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice to the peanut butter mixture and swap the Reese’s Pieces for white chocolate chips.
- Apple Cinnamon: Skip the chocolate and add ½ teaspoon cinnamon plus a handful of finely chopped dried apples.
- Chocolate Peanut Butter: Add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder to the peanut butter mixture and use chocolate chips throughout.
- Trail Mix Style: Add chopped peanuts, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds for extra crunch.
Homemade Kudos Bars
yield: 12 SERVINGS
prep time: 10 MINUTES
cook time: 30 MINUTES
total time: 40 MINUTES
These easy no-bake homemade Kudos bars combine crispy rice cereal, oatmeal, peanut butter, chocolate chips and Reese’s Pieces for a chewy, crunchy, healthier-ish fall snack.
1
In a microwave-safe bowl, warm the peanut butter and honey for about 30–45 seconds. Stir until smooth.
2
Add the crispy rice cereal, oatmeal, and a pinch of salt, and gently stir until everything is coated.
3
Line an 8×8 square pan with parchment paper on the bottom. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan. Pack it down so the bars hold together.
4
Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl for 20 seconds at a time , until they melt when stirred.
5
Pour and spread the melted chocolate. Sprinkle the Reese’s candy over the top. Reregerate for about 30 minutes. Cut into bars and enjoy! I store them in the fridge.
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These oatmeal rice bars are so tasty. They didn’t last long in my house!
Whether you remember Kudos bars or are trying them for the first time, these are an easy no-bake treat worth making! This is a fun recipe to make with the kids! Let them stir, press, and add their favorite toppings for a simple little kitchen activity that ends with a delicious nostalgic treat. 🍂🥜🍫
These should keep well for about 5–7 days in an airtight container at room temperature. For the best texture, I’d recommend storing them in the refrigerator, where they can last about 1–2 weeks.
About the writer:
Lina has a Bachelor’s Degree from Northern Arizona University with 11 years of blogging and photography experience having work featured in Today.com, Martha Stewart, Country Living, Fox News, Buzzfeed, and HGTV.
