Nut Butter Ramen

Crunchy ramen tossed in a creamy peanut butter and maple glaze. Like a cereal bar, but weirder and better.

Ingredients

• 2 bricks instant ramen noodles, broken into bite-sized chunks (seasoning packets discarded)
• 1/2 cup peanut butter (or almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter)
• 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey for a twist)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup crushed peanuts (optional, for extra crunch)
• 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup dried banana chips
• 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes
• 1 tablespoon honey (for drizzling, optional)
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar (for sprinkling, optional)

Preparation

1. In a dry skillet, toast ramen chunks over medium heat, stirring often, until golden and fragrant. Let cool slightly.
2. In a saucepan over low heat, warm peanut butter and maple syrup together until smooth and pourable. Stir in vanilla extract and cinnamon.
3. Combine toasted ramen chunks with nut butter mixture, tossing to coat. Add crushed peanuts if using.
4. Press mixture into a parchment-lined pan for bars or scoop into clusters. Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips, banana chips, coconut flakes, honey, and cinnamon sugar as desired.
5. Let set at room temperature or in the refrigerator until firm, then break apart and enjoy.