Fruit & Nut Cereal Bars
After trying these bars, our taste panel asked if they could take the rest home! “This is a sweet and yummy treat for summer picnics. I had to get the recipe from a friend because my husband loves them so much.” —Erin Climenhaga, Cadillac, Saskatchewan
18 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + cooling
Ingredients
- 8 cups cornflakes
- 1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots, chopped
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1 package (16 ounces) large marshmallows
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the cornflakes, apricots, peanuts, dates,
- coconut and sesame seeds. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt
- butter and marshmallows; stir until smooth. Pour over cereal
- mixture; toss to coat. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. dish.
- Cool. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 18
- servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 bar equals 283 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 199 mg sodium, 48 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.