I had the most fun making these awesome to-die-for no-bake snack bar recipe. Cheerios sent it over this afternoon and since I had most of the ingredients I decided to give it a try. And they were fantastic (if I do say so myself). They have just the right balance of sweetness, crunchiness and stickiness. These are definitely worth trying…even if you have to substitute a few minor ingredients (like nuts and dried fruits).

One thing. I know now that had I had light brown sugar, instead of dark, the look of these bars would have probably been a lot more similar to the ones Cheerios sent my way. Either way, they were still delicious and I’m very proud of them. Take a look:

They were amazing…that’s all I can say. I’m just sorry I don’t have a very good camera, otherwise I think you’d like how mine turned out too.

The new Dulce De Leche Cheerios from BigG are awesome. They’re sweet, but not sweet (did that make any sense?). They’re light and crunchy. They’re even great to have for dinner (LOL). And they’re absolutely perfect for making no-bake snack bars like the ones we tried. If you haven’t given them a try yet, I hope you will now. I think you’ll love them too.

About the new Cheerios: (from www.Cheerios.com)

A Hint of Rich Caramel Flavor and the Goodness of Cheerios®!

Enjoy Dulce de Leche Cheerios® cereal for a sweet touch of naturally flavored caramel baked into every bite.

Dulce de Leche (pronounced “DOOL say day LAY chay”) is a Spanish term for a thick caramel sauce popular in Latin America that inspired this new Cheerios flavor. And like all Cheerios cereals, Dulce de Leche delivers nutrition you can trust. It’s a deliciously smart choice for everyone at your breakfast table.

Dulce De Leche Cheerios No-Bake Snack Bars

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Makes: 15 bars

Ingredients

4 cups Dulce De Leche Cheerios cereal

1/2 cup dried bananas (I used granola w/ cranberries)

1/2 cup roasted whole almonds (I used pecans)

1/2 cup roasted salted hulled pumpkin seeds (Te-he-he…I used M&Ms)

Ingredients (Syrup)

1/2 cup Packed light brown sugar (I used Dark)

1/4 cup honey

1 tablespoon butter

1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1) Spray 13×9 inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cereal, banana chips, almonds, pepitas and cranberries; set aside

2) In 1–quart saucepan, heat all syrup ingredients over low heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Pour over cereal mixture; gently toss and coat. Press in pan; cool 30 minutes. Once set, cut bars into 5 rows by 3 rows. Store tightly covered.

 For nutritional values please visit the recipe page

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