Cranberry Rice Krispies Bars

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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!

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Steps

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Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

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In a large skillet over medium heat stir sesame seeds , sunflower seeds , pecans and almonds until pale golden brown.

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Add in coconut and stir until the sesame seeds and coconut are golden.

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Stir in cereal and cranberries.

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Remove from heat.

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Meanwhile in a 5-6-quart pan combine the peanut butter with butter and mini marshmallows.

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Stir over low heat until the marshmallows melt and the mixture is smooth then add in the cereal / cranberry mixture and mix quickly using a wooden spoon to coat evenly.

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Pour the mixture into prepared baking pan , using a spoon press firmly to make an even layer.

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Cool at room temperature or refrigerate until the mixture is set.

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Cut into 24 bars.

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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

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Ingredients

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sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, walnuts, almonds, shredded coconut, rice krispies, dried sweetened cranberries, peanut butter, butter, mini marshmallows