On-The-Go Granola Bars

Name: On-The-Go Granola Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 16 bars.
Ingredients: 7 tablespoons butter, softened, divided; 1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows; 1/2 cup apricot or peach preserves; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 4 cups reduced-fat granola with raisins; 1-1/3 cups diced dried mixed fruit

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling YIELD: 16 bars.

These are a favorite. They’re terrific to take to school functions because they’re so good. —Suzanne McKinley, Lyons, Georgia

Ingredients

7 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup apricot or peach preserves
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
4 cups reduced-fat granola with raisins
1-1/3 cups diced dried mixed fruit

Directions

1. Line an 8-in. square pan with waxed paper. Grease the paper with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the marshmallows, preserves, brown sugar and remaining butter; cook and stir over medium heat until blended. Remove from the heat.
2. Stir in granola and mixed fruit; toss to coat. Press firmly into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours or until firm. Invert and remove waxed paper. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 208 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.

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