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Captain Crunch Cereal Bars

Chewy Captain Crunch Cereal Bars: A No-Bake Delight

Discover the versatile and nostalgic Chewy Captain Crunch Cereal Bars, perfect for snacks or lunchboxes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snack
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Provides richness and helps melt the marshmallows.
  • 10 ounces mini marshmallows Adds sweetness and a chewy texture.
  • 8 cups Captain Crunch cereal The key element adding crunch and flavor.

Equipment

  • 9 x 13 inch baking dish
  • large saucepan
  • spatula or wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Lightly coat a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium-low heat.
  3. Add the entire 10-ounce bag of mini marshmallows and stir until mostly melted.
  4. Remove from heat and quickly fold in 8 cups of Captain Crunch cereal until well-coated.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press down firmly to create an even layer.
  6. Allow to cool at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before cutting into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use fresh mini marshmallows for best results. Experiment with flavors by adding chocolate chips or dried fruit.

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