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Puffed Wheat Squares
Dive into a bite of nostalgia with these No-Bake Puffed Wheat Squares, a Canadian classic that promises a perfect blend of sweet, chewy, and chocolaty goodness in every bite! Whether it’s a casual snack or a special treat, these squares are sure to win your heart!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cooling Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 360 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
Canadian
Ingredients
- 8 cups puffed wheat cereal
- ½ cup butter unsalted
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, measure out 8 cups of puffed wheat cereal and set it aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the corn syrup, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. Let it boil for about 2 minutes without stirring.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Be careful as the mixture may bubble up.
- Immediately pour the hot syrup over the puffed wheat cereal. Stir with a large spoon until all the puffed wheat is coated with the syrup.
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper. Transfer the puffed wheat mixture to the pan and press down firmly and evenly.
- Allow the puffed wheat squares to cool completely at room temperature, about 60 minutes. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.
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Notes
- Ensure that the puffed wheat is well-coated with the syrup mixture for evenly flavored squares.
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan to avoid crumbly squares.
- Line your pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- Store the squares in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Customize the recipe by adding in mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit if desired.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
360kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
255mg
(11%)
Potassium
183mg
(5%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
43g
(86%)
Vitamin A
676IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
13mg
(72%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 255mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 183mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 676IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 13mg | 72% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.