Whole Grain Cereal Treats Kid Approved!

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
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.
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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

  1. Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, and utensils.
  2. Prepare a 9x13-inch baking sheet by spraying with non-stick spray.
  3. 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.
  4. Stir again until smooth. Add cereal and dried fruit and stir until well coated.
  5. 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

What goes in Whole Grain Cereal Treats?

Dried Fruit
Dried Fruit
Cereal
Cereal
Cornflakes
Corn flakes
Mini marshmallows
Mini marshmellows

Nutritional Information
(Per Serving)

CALORIES
210
TOTAL FAT
2g
SODIUM
135mg
TOTAL CARBS
45g
PROTEIN
6g
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