Fun with Food - How to make Cereal Bars

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers a similar taste with less sugar.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate adds antioxidants without added sugar.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and adds flavor.

Wash hands thoroughly before starting.

Melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a microwave-safe bowl for about 30 seconds on high power.

Prepare 1/2 cup of peanut butter and 3 cups of miniature marshmallows while the butter melts.

Once melted, add the peanut butter and marshmallows to the bowl with the butter.

Return the mixture to the microwave and heat for about 1 minute, stirring until smooth.

If the mixture is chunky, microwave for an additional 30 seconds until smooth.

Stir in 1/2 cup of non-fat dry milk and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice) until well combined.

Add in dried cranberries and cereal, mixing until everything is evenly distributed.

Press the mixture into a lined baking dish and let it cool before cutting into bars.

Cooking Techniques

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