Fruity Cereal Island Bars
- Ingredients:7
- Servings:64
- Calories per serving:400
Fruity Cereal Island Bars
- Ingredients:7
- Servings:64
- Calories per serving:400
Colorful cereal combined with marshmallows, coconut and toffee pieces makes a tropical-flavored and fun snack bar.
Ingredient
Cereal Bars
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Shredded coconut | 1 lb | 4 cups |
| Butter, unsalted | 1 lb | 2 cups |
| Miniature marshmallows | 4 lb | 36 cups |
| Classic Trix™ Bulkpak (11963) | 4 lb 6.00 oz | 2 each |
| Miniature marshmallows | 1 lb | 9 cups |
| Toffee bits | 1 lb 8.00 oz | 4 cups |
Finishing
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Medal™ Ready-To-Spread Vanilla Crème Icing (11216) | 1 lb 4.00 oz | 2 cups |
Instructions
- Step 1
Place coconut on full sheet pan, and toast in 350°F oven 3-5 minutes
Stir coconut on sheet pan, and toast another 1-3 minutes until evenly golden brown. Set aside.
Heat butter and 4 lb marshmallows in heavy-bottom 14-quart saucepan over medium heat until marshmallows have melted and mixture is smooth, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes.
Spray large mixing bowl with cooking spray; add toasted coconut, cereal, 1 lb marshmallows and toffee pieces.
Add melted marshmallow mixture to cereal mixture and mix well to coat.
Press mixture evenly into greased full sheet pan (place a piece of parchment paper on top of mixture and press with rolling pin to assist).
- Finishing
Heat icing in microwave or over a water bath until free flowing.
Drizzle over bars and allow to cool before portioning.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories400
- Total Fat13g
- Protein2g
- Total Carbohydrate68g
- Sugars42g
Servings: 64
Serving Size: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving Calories : 400
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 240mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 42g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 2g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 35% |
| Potassium | 85mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 40% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 35% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 35% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 60% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 30% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 30% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch ½,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 4,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 2&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 1tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice4&½
