Cranberry Rice Krispies Bars

A great children's lunch box treat! There is no added white sugar into this recipe so it is a less-sweeter bar. I used Ocean Spray Craisins for this! These bars are really good!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 24 bars

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup sesame seeds
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped sunflower seeds
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped walnuts or 1⁄3 cup pecans
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped  almonds
• 1⁄3 cup  shredded coconut
• 1⁄3 cup  Rice Krispies (or use similar)
• 1  cup dried sweetened cranberries, chopped (or use Craisins!)
• 4  tablespoons peanut butter
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 7  cups mini marshmallows (12-ounces)

Directions

1. Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat stir sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, pecans and almonds until pale golden brown (about 2-3 minutes).
3. Add in coconut and stir until the sesame seeds and coconut are golden (about 2 minutes).
4. Stir in cereal and cranberries; remove from heat.
5. Meanwhile in a 5-6-quart pan combine the peanut butter with butter and mini marshmallows; stir over low heat until the marshmallows melt and the mixture is smooth (about 5 minutes) then add in the cereal/cranberry mixture and mix quickly using a wooden spoon to coat evenly.
6. Pour the mixture into prepared baking pan, using a spoon (the mixture will be hot!) press firmly to make an even layer.
7. Cool at room temperature or refrigerate until the mixture is set.
8. Cut into 24 bars.
9. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.