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Summer Cereal Squares

Children will need help from an adult! Don't forget to drink water while you hike.

Yield: 9 servings

Serving Size: 1 bar

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Refrigeration Time: at least 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3 Tbsp butter or margarine (margarine must have at least 65% vegetable oil)
  • One 10-ounce bag large marshmallows
  • 6 cups toasted oat cereal
  • One 6-ounce container low-fat or fat-free flavored yogurt
  • 3/4 cup diced dried fruit that complements yogurt flavor

Equipment:

  • Large microwavable bowl
  • Microwave
  • 8 x 8 x 2 square baking dish, greased
  • Spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Zip-top bags
Nutrition Facts:
Calories:
210    
Total Fat
5g
Protein
3g
Saturated Fat
1g
Sodium
220mg
Cholesterol
0mg
Vitamin A
20%
Carbohydrate
40g
Calcium
6%
Fiber
2g
Vitamin C
20%
Sugars
21g
Iron
25%

Directions:

  1. Grease the square baking dish.
  2. Microwave butter and marshmallows uncovered in a microwavable bowl, stirring after every minute, until smooth.
  3. Stir in cereal.
  4. Press about 4 cups of cereal mixture firmly into the greased baking dish.
  5. Spread yogurt evenly on top of the cereal mixture in the baking dish.
  6. Mix dried fruit and remaining cereal mixture. (If cereal mixture has hardened, microwave uncovered on high for 30 seconds to soften.)
  7. Spread remaining cereal and dried fruit mixture on top of the yogurt. Press firmly into the baking dish with damp hands.
  8. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until bars are firm.
  9. Store in the refrigerator.

To Serve:

  • Pack individual serving sizes in zip-top bags. Also, pack the dip with a frozen water bottle or ice pack in an insulated container to keep it cold on the trail.

Variations:

  • Pair peach yogurt with diced peaches, try a berry- flavored yogurt paired with your favorite fresh berries, or pair cherry yogurt with cherries!

Fun Fact: 2-½ cups of marshmallow fluff is equivalent to 32 large marshmallows!

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