Cranberry Pistachio Cereal Bars
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4.9
Cranberry Pistachio Cereal Bars
Description
Cranberry Pistachio Cereal Bars feature Quaker Oatmeal Squares cereal crushed just enough to retain some crunchiness, mixed with dried cranberries and chopped pistachios for added texture and flavor contrast. The sticky syrup made from butter, brown sugar, and honey binds the ingredients together. Pressing the mixture firmly in a dish and chilling it in the freezer helps it solidify quickly and evenly. Once set, the bars cut into portions that hold their shape without being overly hard, balancing chewiness and crunch.
The bars provide a nutty and fruity bite with natural sweetness from the honey and brown sugar syrup. They do not require baking, speeding up preparation time. These bars can be a handy grab-and-go snack or a sweet, satisfying addition to breakfast or lunch boxes. No additional cooking or reheating is needed before serving.
Ingredients
- 3 cup oatmeal cereal Quaker Oatmeal Squares brand
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pistachio
- 4 Tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Crush the cereal pieces slightly and mix with the cranberries and pistachios.
- Combine the butter, sugar and honey in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil and let it simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Spray an 8 x 8 glass casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Quickly pour the sugar syrup into the bowl with the cereal. Mix well, then press into the casserole dish. Use waxed paper to press down and flatten the mixture.
- Put the dish in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
- Cut it into bars.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 184IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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