{"id":4084,"date":"2023-05-24T00:34:58","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T17:34:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/diy-cinnamon-toast-crunch-protein-bar-recipe\/"},"modified":"2023-05-24T00:34:58","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T17:34:58","slug":"diy-cinnamon-toast-crunch-protein-bar-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=4084","title":{"rendered":"DIY Cinnamon Toast Crunch Protein Bar Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">P<\/span>OV: You just got home from summer camp, and you turn on Disney Channel to find <em>High School Musical <\/em>on for the 50th time. You pour yourself a big ol\u2019 bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Life truly couldn\u2019t get any better.<\/p>\n<p>While we may have outgrown some of the &#8220;fun&#8221; that was watching HSM on repeat, one thing is for sure: Cinnamon Toast Crunch remains to be one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/high-protein-cereals\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/high-protein-cereals\/\">tastiest cereals of all time<\/a>. If you agree, you might already be aware that the makers of the popular cereal brand recently released a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cinnamontoastcrunch.com\/products\/cinnamon-toast-crunch-protein-bar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.cinnamontoastcrunch.com\/products\/cinnamon-toast-crunch-protein-bar\">Cinnamon Toast Crunch Protein Bar<\/a> packed with 20 grams of protein to (we can only assume) appeal to us adults that love to feed our inner child.<\/p>\n<p>In favor of keeping ingredients minimal and flavor maximal, we set out to find a from-scratch cinnamon toast crunch protein bar #duuupe. The results? We landed on a recipe that&#8217;s basically a crossover between a s&#8217;more, protein bar, and bowl of cinnamon toast. No spoon, milk, or campfire needed. (You&#8217;re welcome.)<\/p>\n<h2>How to make a Cinnamon Toast Crunch protein bar from scratch<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re someone who loves s&#8217;mores and never misses the chance to try to fit a little more energy-boosting protein into your diet, these DIY Cinnamon Toast Crunch protein bars have your name written all over them. Best of all, no campfire is necessary to enjoy these sweet little snacks. In a recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@youcanbeam\/video\/7120683024219573550\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@youcanbeam\/video\/7120683024219573550\">TikTok video<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@youcanbeam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@youcanbeam\">@youcanbeam<\/a>, we learned how to make them, and you only need a few ingredients, aside from a box of cereal, of course.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@youcanbeam\/video\/7120683024219573550\" data-video-id=\"7120683024219573550\">\n<section><a title=\"@youcanbeam\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@youcanbeam?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@youcanbeam?refer=embed\">@youcanbeam<\/a> the best protein bars I\u2019ve EVER had! <a title=\"protein\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/protein?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/protein?refer=embed\">#protein<\/a> <a title=\"proteinpowder\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/proteinpowder?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/proteinpowder?refer=embed\">#proteinpowder<\/a> <a title=\"proteinrecipe\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/proteinrecipe?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/proteinrecipe?refer=embed\">#proteinrecipe<\/a> <a title=\"fitness\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/fitness?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/fitness?refer=embed\">#fitness<\/a> <a title=\"highprotein\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/highprotein?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/highprotein?refer=embed\">#highprotein<\/a> <a title=\"cerealbars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/cerealbars?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/cerealbars?refer=embed\">#cerealbars<\/a> <a title=\"gymtok\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/gymtok?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/gymtok?refer=embed\">#gymtok<\/a> <a title=\"\u266c Lo-fi hip hop - NAO-K\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/Lo-fi-hip-hop-6817306305766639617?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/Lo-fi-hip-hop-6817306305766639617?refer=embed\">\u266c Lo-fi hip hop &#8211; NAO-K<\/a><\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/cinnamon-toast-crunch-protein-bar\/\" current-title=\"How To Make High-Protein Cinnamon Toast Crunch S\u2019mores Bars in 10 Minutes (No Campfire Necessary)\" current-image=\"cinnamon-toast-crunch-protein-bars-425x285.png\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2022-11-22\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/cinnamon-toast-crunch-protein-bar\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/cinnamon-toast-crunch-protein-bar\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/cinnamon-toast-crunch-protein-bar\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The first step is very similar to how you would make Rice Krispie Treats, another iconic childhood staple: You melt a tablespoon or so of unsalted butter in a large pot and add three cups of mini marshmallows. This will serve as the glue, if you will, in the recipe to bind all of the ingredients together. Next, add two scoops of cinnamon protein powder (or the protein powder of your choice) and stir until well combined. Then the fun part: adding copious amounts of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal (aka three or so cups) and folding it into the marshmallow-butter blend.<\/p>\n<p>To form the protein bars, transfer the marshmallow-y cereal mixture into a greased baking pan, and pat it down to create one uniform layer. Once you\u2019ve shaped it, ensure it sets by transferring it to the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Of course, as the video narrator says, you can stop right there and you\u2019ll have a tasty Rice Krispies-like snack. However, if you want to take things up a notch, flavor-wise\u2014and up the protein factor, too\u2014you can add a sweet, protein-rich drizzle to garnish the bars.<\/p>\n<p>While the bars set in the fridge, make the icing by combining two scoops of vanilla protein powder (or again, whichever one you prefer), a quarter cup of powdered sugar, and a cup of milk. Mix until it\u2019s silky smooth, and lather it on top of the chilled bars. And although you might be <em>highly<\/em> inclined to dig right in, you\u2019ll want to let the icing set once again in the fridge. Thankfully, just an hour or two in the refrigerator is more than enough.<\/p>\n<p>Once it\u2019s solid, transfer it to a cutting board and portion the bars to your liking. You can stack them one on top of the other with the icing in the center to create a protein sandwich. And if you want to add a little extra extra zhuzh, drizzle the bars with a bit of chocolate on top.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>So, why make these high-protein bars?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Aside from the nostalgia-inducing joy, these sweet bars are a delicious midday pick-me-up. And while they&#8217;re probably not the <em>most<\/em> balanced before-bed snack, it&#8217;s a great feeling to feed your inner child the snackie they lust after. Plus, according to registered dietitians, a little extra <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-foods-for-sleep\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-foods-for-sleep\/\">protein before you hit the hay<\/a> is one of the key <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/foods-make-you-sleepy\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/foods-make-you-sleepy\/\">ingredients to achieving a good night\u2019s rest<\/a> (while, of course, staying mindful of how the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/different-types-sugar\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/different-types-sugar\/\">sugar<\/a> in this recipe might affect your sleep). It\u2019s also worth noting that protein powder, a main ingredient in this recipe, might impact the flavor and lend a tackier texture to this fun concoction. 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