Apricot & Almond Cereal Bars
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Ingredients
  • 6 cups Cheerios
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 40 marshmallows
  • 1 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallow and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
  2. Add Cheerios, apricots and almonds. Stir until well coated.
  3. Using a spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 X 9 X 2 pan coated with cooking spray. Cool.
  4. Cut into 2-inch squares. Best if served the same day.
Notes
Want a higher protein bar? Use Special K Protein cereal.
Want a higher fiber bar? Use Raisin Bran cereal.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 bar Calories: 230 Fat: 8g Saturated Fat: 2g Carbohydrates: 39g Sugar: 21g Sodium: 105mg Fiber: 2g Protein: 4g Cholesterol: 10mg
Recipe by JTA Wellness; San Antonio Dietitians at https://www.jtawellness.com/2010/10/apricot-almond-cereal-bars/