3 2 1 Power Bars

Need a little boost in the late morning or before dinner? How about making your own Power Bars? These are packed with granola, nuts, cranberries and, of course, lots of crunch.

Serves: 15

Ingredients

• 3 cups granola with fruit and nuts (see Tip)
• 2 cups crispy rice cereal
• 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 24 marshmallows

Instructions

1. Coat a 9" x 13" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
    
2. In a large bowl, combine the granola, cereal, and cranberries; mix well.
    
3. Melt the butter in a soup pot over low heat. Add the marshmallows and cook until melted and smooth, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and stir in the granola mixture until well combined.
    
4. Spoon the mixture into the baking dish and pat down evenly. Let sit for 15 minutes, or until firm, then cut into bars. Serve, or store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

Tip

To give these the most flavor, choose a granola that has lots of fruit and nuts.