Peanut Butter Wheat Bars

Submitted by *Parsley*

"These bars are sweet yet healthy....peanut butter, fiber, and dried fruit. I make them when my son needs a "healthy snack" to bring in for the class. I cut them into squares and put them in cupcake baking papers."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 7 cups bite size shredded whole wheat cereal (frosted OR unfrosted)
• 1 1⁄2 cups dried cranberries (or raisins)
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter (or crunchy)
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

directions

1. Lightly spray a 13" x 9" pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
2. In a large microwavable bowl, combine peanut butter, corn syrup, and brown sugar---microwave on high about 2 to 2 1/2 minutes or until sides bubbly.
3. Stir to combine well.
4. Mix in cereal and cranberries and mix to evenly coat; Ok to crush some of the cereal.
5. Press evenly into prepared 13" x 9" pan. Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.

Reviews

[Roxygirl in Colorado]

I was intrigued by the shredded wheat ingredient and it really added to the taste/texture of these bars. They make for a satisfying crunch when you bite into it! I used half raisins/cranberries, since I had them both on hand. Thanks Parsly for posting. Roxygirl