I like cereal as well as the next person, even the plainer kinds like Rice Krispies and regular Cheerios, which are not exciting enough to be "kids cereal" nor are they healthy enough (i.e. made to enhance "regularity") to be strictly for adults. Let's face it: they're pretty uninspiring as far as cereal options go. I'll buy a box on sale and eat it when I run out of other things. They will last quite some time when the box is unopened. This is an excellent feature since it is only rarely when I put plain-jane cereals to their best use: marshmallow cereal bars. With three ingredients, there is hardly any simpler snack and few more delicious. Since these involve no baking, prepared entirely in the microwave, a batch or two is a great way to clean out the cupboard and make room for newer, more exciting breakfast options. It's also a great thing to make with your kids.
Cheerios Marshmallow Bars
(from the Cheerio's website)
3
tbsp butter
4 1/2 cups (about 1 package) mini marshmallows
5 cups plain Cheerios
Grease or butter
a 9x13-inch pan and one side of a large sheet of wax or parchment paper.
In a large, microwave-safe bowl, combine
the butter and the marshmallows. Microwave on high at 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth. Quickly
fold in Cheerios and pour into prepared pan.
Press into place using the greased wax or parchment paper, making an
even layer.
Allow to cool before cutting into 20 bars.
Makes 20.
[Photo by Nicole Weston]
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