9 Out-Of-The-Bowl Cereal Bars

Cereal bars can serve various purposes — whether you're a busy parent on the go, a career woman with a demanding schedule, or an effortless entertainer, quick and easy recipes are your best friend.

Make a batch of these almond breakfast squares on Friday night so you have a treat to welcome your guests at brunch the next day. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so enjoy it even if you're in a rush.

These festive and fun cereal bars scream summer. They are a great way to brighten up your tablescape — whether you use them as a starter or dessert, your guests will be totally satisfied.

These creamy orange-vanilla squares are almost reminiscent of cheesecake thanks to the Neufchatel cheese. If you're looking to try something a little different, this snack is sure to brighten your taste buds. — Milagros Cruz

Get your yogurt and granola in a frozen bar that you can "grab and go" for breakfast or for a snack any time of day. — BettyCrocker.com

Fruity Pebbles Confetti Ice Cream Squares are a perfect treat to make for a birthday party or brunch dessert. They're pre-cut, so you don't have to worry about a mess — just have everyone line up for a sweet and delicious bar. 

These bars are far healthier than kids' breakfast cereals, delivering a good boost of whole grains and fiber, as well as calcium from the powdered milk. — Missy Chase Lapine

These tasty and tropical treats are the perfect way to kick off the day for your kids or a brunch with friends.

Crisp-chewy, scented with maple, and studded with dried fruit and grains — there is so much to love about these bars. Dried fruit gives you concentrated energy, and — along with the oats and multigrain cereal — is an excellent source of fiber.

Marshmallows bars? Yes, please. And we don't mean just the ones with Rice Krispies in them — you have to try this sweet treat made with Honey Bunches of Oats.