Whole Grain Cereal Treats
Desserts |
Gluten-Free |
Kid Approved |
Quick & Easy |
Snacks |
Low Sodium |
Low Fat |
High in Fiber |
Egg-Free |
Nut-Free
Use your favorite whole-grain cereal in this sweet and fruity version of the puffed-rice treats from our childhood.
![Meal Cereal Bar](/img/ba29e844-a4d2-460a-ad04-e43ce14ecc94/meal-cereal-bar.jpg?fm=png&crop=926%2C650%2C0%2C0&w=960)
24
Servings
15 minutes
Total Time
$0.14
Cost per serving *
Temperature: | High heat |
Serving size: | 1, 2-inch square |
Prep time: | 15 minutes |
Cook time: | N/A |
Total time: | 15 minutes |
Equipment: | 9x13-inch baking dish Large microwave-safe bowl |
Utensils: | Fork or spoon for stirring Spatula Measuring cups and spoons Recipe Sourced from Iowa State University’s Spend Smart. Eat Smart. |
* Cost and availability of recipe ingredients may vary across different regions of Ohio. Cost per serving information should be used as a general guide when considering recipe cost.
Ingredients
Non-stick spray
3 tablespoons butter OR margarine
4 cups miniature marshmallows (about 1 10 ounce package)
6 cups whole grain cereal (oat circles, rice puffs, oat checkers, corn flakes, wheat flakes, etc.)
1 cup dried fruit (banana chips, reduced sugar dried cranberries, mixed dried berries, etc.)
Instructions
- Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, and utensils.
- Prepare a 9x13-inch baking sheet by spraying with non-stick spray.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, heat butter or margarine and marshmallows on high in the microwave for 2 minutes. Stir the mixture and microwave for 1 more minute.
- Stir again until smooth. Add cereal and dried fruit and stir until well coated.
- Press mixture into prepared baking dish with a spatula. Leave on sheet and allow to cool for at least 10-15 minutes. Cut into 2-inch squares when cool.
Tips
- Use whatever pan you have on hand! This recipe fits into any size baking dish.
- This recipe is great with whatever whole-grain cereal, dried fruit, or other toppings such as sliced nuts you have on hand.
- Try adding some protein by topping them off with a thin layer of peanut butter or other nut butter.
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Ingredients
Ingredients
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What goes in Whole Grain Cereal Treats?
![Dried Fruit](/img/0808079d-cd69-463f-990e-32967663d166/Dried_Fruit.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Dried Fruit
![Cereal](/img/9cee18f2-c0a2-4acc-9c57-18f85e4c9fef/Cereal.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Cereal
![Cornflakes](/img/c3b2023c-0d43-40cf-a354-09c5924aef69/cornflakes.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Corn flakes
![Mini marshmallows](/img/9dd89ced-7d80-4db0-acb9-7389b126f31b/minimarshmallows.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Mini marshmellows
Nutritional Information(Per Serving)
CALORIES
210
TOTAL FAT
2g
SODIUM
135mg
TOTAL CARBS
45g
PROTEIN
6g