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Whole Grain Cereal Treats

Serves

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24

Cost/Serving

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$0.18

Serving Size: 2 inch square

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons margarine or butter
  • 1 package (10 ounces) regular marshmallows (about 40) or 4 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 6 cups whole grain cereal (Cheerios™, wheat flakes, Wheat Chex™, etc.)
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Heat margarine and marshmallows on high in the microwave for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes.
  2. Stir again until smooth.
  3. Add cereal and stir until well coated.
  4. Press mixture into 9" x 13" pan coated with cooking spray using a buttered spatula or waxed paper. Cut into 2 inch squares when cool.

Tips

These taste the best when served the same day.

Add about 1 cup of dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, etc.) along with the cereal to add some color and flavor.

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Nutrition Facts

24 Servings Per Recipe
Serving Size: 2 inch square
Amount Per Serving

Calories 80

 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
 
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 55mg
2%
Total Carbohydrates 15g
5%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 7g
 
Includes 7g Added Sugars
14%
Protein 1g
 
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 29mg
2%
Iron 2mg
10%
Potassium 46mg
0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.