Poppin’ Cereal Bars

Name: Poppin' Cereal Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 cups popped popcorn; 2 cups Life cereal; 1 cup miniature pretzels; 1 cup M&M's, divided; 1 package (10-1/2 ounces) miniature marshmallows; 1/4 cup butter, cubed

A melted marshmallow coating holds together all sorts of goodies in these yummy bars from Edna Hoffman of Hebron, Indiana. The addition of colorful M&M's makes them especially appealing to kids of all ages.

Ingredients

2 cups popped popcorn
2 cups Life cereal
1 cup miniature pretzels
1 cup M&M's, divided
1 package (10-1/2 ounces) miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup butter, cubed

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, cereal, pretzels and 1/2 cup M&M's. In a microwave, melt marshmallows and butter; stir until smooth. Fold into cereal mixture.
Spread into a greased 11x7-in. dish. Sprinkle with remaining M&M's; press lightly. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 164 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 111mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Poppin' Cereal Bars in Quick Cooking January/February 2000

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hkarow9713

Oct 23, 2015

I made these for my son's class and the kids really enjoyed them! I gave the recipe out to a lot of the other parents!
Miraoli

Oct 25, 2013

These cereal bars are super fun. I love the variety of textures and flavors in these.There are some great high value cereal coupons here:http://printablecouponsanddeals.com/2013/10/general-mills-cereal-for-as-low-as-1-05-a-box-staring-10-27-at-walgreens.html
1busybaker

Oct 13, 2013

These are the best snacks I've EVER made. A cross between a rice crispy treat and popcorn balls! I get request and raves for these all the time!!
twyla11

Feb 19, 2012

This recipe was published years ago with Quarker Oatmeal Squares cereal, which I like better than LIFE cereal....it adds more texture.