Snack: Banana Nut Snack Bars

Stir up a whole-grain snack bar with Banana Nut Cheerios® cereal in just 15 minutes. The chocolate drizzle is a sweet bonus.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Nuts

Health benefits of Banana Nut Snack Bars

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons margarine or butter (do not use spread or tub products)
1 bag (10.5 oz) miniature marshmallows
6 cups Banana Nut Cheerios™ cereal
1/3 cup roasted sunflower nuts
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon canola oil

Instructions

Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large microwavable bowl, microwave margarine uncovered on High 30 to 45 seconds or until melted. Add marshmallows; toss until coated. Microwave on High 1 minute 15 seconds to 1 minute 45 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until mixture can be stirred smooth.
Stir in cereal and sunflower nuts until well blended. Press evenly in pan.
In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and oil uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds, stirring very 15 seconds until melted and smooth. Drizzle over bars.
Cool about 1 hour or until glaze is set. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store loosely covered.

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