Scotcheroo Bars without Corn Syrup - Recipe Diaries (2024)

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Scotcheroo bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. These bars are made with a combination of crispy rice cereal, peanut butter, and chocolate, which come together to create a sweet and satisfying dessert that everyone will love.

One of my goals has been finding ways to make sweets on the new Smart Points program. It's been tough because sugar is an ingredient that shouldn't be eate

n a lot during dieting. You will not see any sugar substitutes on this site being used. I think sugar substitutes such as xylitol and stevia make sweets taste like sh*t. Literally like sh*t. I'm not joking. Those sugar substitutes have such a weird after taste, and that is why I refuse to use them.

If you like no bake treats try No Bake Peanut Butter Pie, No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies, or No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Bars.

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Why You Will Like This Recipe

One sugar substitute I like is agave. It can be used in place of sugar and corn syrup and doesn't have any weird after taste. In fact, these scotcheroo bars were the first time I tested agave and I couldn't even taste any difference!

Since no bake desserts have been pretty popular on this site lately like the Cheerio Bars and Cookies, here's another one for you. Scotcheroo bars! They're only have 111 calories per serving and are 5 Smart Points each. Makes 15 bars total.

Ingredients Needed

  • Rice Krispies is a popular cereal brand that has been a breakfast staple for many families since its creation in 1928. Any other brand of rice cereal will work as well.
  • Creamy peanut butter - is a good source of protein, healthy fats, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals.
  • Agave - is a natural sweetener that is derived from the agave plant. It is a popular alternative to traditional sugar due to its lower glycemic index, which means that it does not cause a rapid spike in blood sugar levels.
  • Butterscotch chips - are a type of baking ingredient that are used in a variety of recipes, including cookies, cakes, and brownies.
  • Semi sweet chocolate chips - are typically made with a combination of cocoa solids, sugar, and a small amount of vanilla flavoring
  • See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

How to Make No Bake Scotcheroos

  1. In a small sauce pan melt the peanut butter and agave and stir until well combined. Add the 2 cups of rice cereal to the peanut butter and agave and mix until well combined. Pour the mixture in an 8X8 pan.
  2. Using a double boiler, melt the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Spread the chocolate over the bars and cool until the chocolate has set.

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Healthy No Bake Scotcheroo Bars

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  • Author: Jenna
  • Prep Time: 15min
  • Total Time: 15min
  • Yield: 15 1x
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Description

Low calorie Scotcheroo Bars for Weight Watchers

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Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups of rice cereal
  • ⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon of creamy peanut butter
  • ⅓ cup of agave
  • ¼ cup of butterscotch chips
  • ¼ cup of semi sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. In a small sauce pan melt the peanut butter and agave and stir until well combined. Add the 2 cups of rice cereal to the peanut butter and agave and mix until well combined. Pour the mixture in an 8X8 pan.
  2. Using a double boiler, melt the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Spread the chocolate over the bars and cool until the chocolate has set.

Notes

myWW points: Blue Points: 5; Green Points: 5; Purple Points: 5

  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 117
  • Sugar: 11
  • Fat: 5
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Carbohydrates: 15
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 2

Keywords: Weight Watchers No Bake Scotcheroo Bars

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  1. Kathleen A Williams says

    I used brown rice cereal crisps to give it that extra crunch. This recipe is so great because it's quick and satisfies perfectly ! Thanks Jenna

  2. Bethany @ Athletic Avocado says

    Only 111 calories each? WOW these bars look incredible!

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Scotcheroo Bars without Corn Syrup - Recipe Diaries (2024)

FAQs

Can you freeze Scotch a ruse? ›

Yes, these cereal bars can be frozen in a freezer bag or in an airtight container. If you can't fit them in a single layer, be sure to place a piece of parchment paper between layers so they don't stick together.

Where were Scotcheroos invented? ›

It's hard to trace the scotcheroo to a single point of origin; it's harder still to argue that that point is in the Midwest. The first scotcheroo recipe I could find was in a 1964 Nestlé newspaper ad that ran across the country—not just in Iowa, but in New York, Delaware, and Montana.

Why are they called Scotcheroos? ›

Scotcheroos is a crispy dessert treat with origins in the United States of America. It consists of cereals based on rice or corn, peanut butter, and a decadent butterscotch-chocolate coating. Scotcheroos got their name after one of the key ingredients used in the preparation process – butterscotch.

What are Scotcharoos made of? ›

Scotcheroos are a no-bake cereal bar similar to rice krispie treats. Replace the marshmallows and butter with sugar and peanut butter, then add a chocolate butterscotch topping. They're chewy, soft, and crispy all in one. Obviously this is a dessert you need to make today and every other day of the year.

What is the difference between Scotcheroo and Special K bar? ›

Maybe you know these tasty bars as Scotcheroos? In my family we call them “Special K Bars” (because we make them with Special K cereal), but whatever you call them, you are bound to love them. If you're a fan of dessert bars you've come to the right place. Try our S'mores Bars and Sugar Cookies Bars, too!

What's the difference between Special K and Scotcheroos? ›

This is all up to you! To some, a Scotcharoo is made with Rice Krispie treats — to others, it's the exact same as the Special K Bar. There really is not much of a difference here!

Who first made Rice Krispie Treats? ›

Rice Krispies Treats were invented in 1939 by Kellogg Company employees Malitta Jensen and Mildred Day "in the Kellogg kitchens in Battle Creek, Michigan as a promotional vehicle for the cereal." Kellogg's began commercially to produce plain and chocolate-based treats under the trademark brand-names of "Rice Krispies ...

How many calories are in a Scotcheroos? ›

Nutrition information per serving: 118 calories; 4g fat; 74mg sodium; 20g carbohydrates; 1.7g protein.

How do you melt butterscotch chips on the stove? ›

A bit of fat also will help butterscotch melt more smoothly on the stove. For both kinds of chips, skip the double boiler and use a small, heavy saucepan. Be patient and use low to medium-low heat, stirring frequently.

Are rice crispy gluten free? ›

You may think that classic Kellogg's Brand Rice Krispies are gluten-free because rice is a naturally gluten-free grain, but they are made with malt flavoring. The malt is derived from barley which is a gluten-containing grain. Therefore, they are definitely NOT gluten-free!

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