Fruit and Oat Cereal Bars

By bklynmommy

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 bag (10 oz.) marshmallows
• Dash of salt
• 6 cups toasted oat cereal
• 1 cup dried fruit
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Preparation

Step 1

Spray a rimmed baking sheet with waxed paper; spray paper with cooking spray, and set aside.


In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add marshmallows and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until marshmallows have melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in cereal, dried fruit, and almonds.


Immediately transfer mixture to prepared baking sheet. Using a spatula (or your fingers) coated with cooking spray, press in quickly and firmly. Let cool, about 1 hour; cut into 24 bars (3 rows lengthwise by 8 rows crosswise).