Canadian SPAMTASTIC Crispy Treats

Spam

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned ham

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned ham is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine is often cheaper.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while corn syrup is more affordable.

rice cereal

🥗Healthier: oat cereal

💰Cheaper: generic brand cereal

Oat cereal can offer more fiber, while generic brands are budget-friendly.

Candied the diced turkey spam in a quarter cup of maple syrup and a quarter cup of brown sugar.

In a large saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over low heat.

Add 5 1/2 cups of mini marshmallows (or 40 large marshmallows) to the melted butter and stir until completely melted and smooth.

Stir in 6 cups of rice crispy cereal until evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.

Fold the candied spam into the rice crispy mixture until evenly distributed.

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and press down firmly to compact it.

Allow the treats to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cutting into squares.

For the glaze, mix 1 cup of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, and approximately 3 tablespoons of heavy cream until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled treats.

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