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Cranberry Pistachio Cereal Bars
Cranberry Pistachio Cereal Bars combine crunchy oatmeal cereal squares with dried cranberries and pistachios, all held together by a warm mixture of butter, brown sugar, and honey. The bars set firmly after chilling in the freezer, making them easy to cut and handle. They offer a chewy, nutty texture alongside the natural tartness of cranberries, making these bars a convenient snack or breakfast option when you need something on the go.
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
9
Calories:
156 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Others
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156
% 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.