Cereal Treats
Whip up a batch of nostalgic sweetness with these easy and irresistible Cereal Treats! Combining the crunch of crispy rice cereal with the gooey indulgence of melted mini marshmallows, these no-bake bars come together in just 15 minutes of prep and cook time. Infused with a hint of vanilla for added warmth and flavor, the recipe strikes the perfect balance of chewy texture and subtle sweetness. A quick press into a baking dish and an hour to cool is all it takes to achieve perfectly shaped, crowd-pleasing squares. Perfect for lunchboxes, potlucks, or a simple homemade snack, these marshmallow cereal bars are a timeless treat everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.
Once the butter is melted, add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth.
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Quickly add the crispy rice cereal to the pot and gently fold the mixture until the cereal is evenly coated with the melted marshmallow mixture.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it down evenly using a spatula or lightly greased hands. Be careful not to press down too hard, as this can make the treats overly dense.
Allow the cereal treats to cool and set at room temperature for about 1 hour.
Once set, cut into squares or rectangles and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4453 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.2 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 4771 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 929.4 g | 338% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 258.5 g | ||
| Protein | 48.4 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 86.4 mg | 480% | |
| Potassium | 741 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value 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.
