Chex® Apple-Almond Bars
Mix up whole-grain cereal and dried fruits into a better-for-you snack bar.
20 min |
1 hr 20 min |
16 bars |
| 4 | cups Cinnamon Chex® or Rice Chex® cereal |
| 2/3 | cup chopped dried apples |
| 1/2 | cup sliced almonds |
| 1/2 | cup sweetened dried cranberries |
| 1 | tablespoon butter or margarine |
| 1/2 | cup light corn syrup |
| 1/4 | cup packed brown sugar |
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| Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change. |
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| Having a party? Drizzle the bars with melted dark or white chocolate and cut into triangle shapes. |
| 1. | Line bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cereal, apples, almonds and cranberries; set aside. |
| 2. | In 1-quart saucepan, heat butter, corn syrup and brown sugar over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. |
| 3. | Pour over cereal mixture in bowl; stir until evenly coated. Using buttered back of spoon, press mixture firmly in pan. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to cut. |
| 4. | For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature up to 1 week. |
130 ( 25); 3g ( 1/2g, 0g); 0mg; 80mg; 26g ( 1g, 15g); 1g 6%; 0%; 4%; 15% 1/2 ; 1 ; 0 ; 1/2 2