recipes

Raisin-Peanut Treats

Tips

Taste Change

Try dried cranberries instead of raisins and chopped walnuts instead of peanuts.

Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Bar):
  • Calories 120
    • (Calories from Fat 30)
  • Total Fat 3 1/2g
    • (Saturated Fat 1g,
    • Trans Fat 0g)
  • Cholesterol 0mg;
  • Sodium 90mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 20g
    • (Dietary Fiber 1g,
    • Sugars 11g)
  • Protein 2g
Percent Daily Value*:
  • Vitamin A 2%;
  • Vitamin C 2%;
  • Calcium 2%;
  • Iron 10%
Exchanges:
  • 1/2 Starch;
  • 0 Fruit;
  • 1 Other Carbohydrate;
  • 0 Skim Milk;
  • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
  • 0 Milk;
  • 0 Vegetable;
  • 0 Very Lean Meat;
  • 0 Lean Meat;
  • 0 High-Fat Meat;
  • 1/2 Fat
Carbohydrate Choices:
  • 1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

This versatile recipe includes some variations to please different cravings.

Prep time:
10 Min
Total time:
1 Hr 10 Min
Makes:
24 bars
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 bag (10 1/2 oz) miniature marshmallows (6 cups)
  • 5 cups Cheerios® cereal
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts
Directions
  1. Butter 13x9-inch pan.
  2. In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter and marshmallows uncovered on High about 2 minutes, stirring after every minute, until smooth.
  3. Immediately stir in cereal, raisins and peanuts until coated. Press in pan, using buttered back of spoon. Cool about 1 hour or until firm. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store loosely covered.