Take Along Oatmeal Bars

On the go breakfast, dessert or any time snack! Enjoy these oatmeal bars made using Oatmeal Crisp* Cereal in just 45 minutes! ...MORE + LESS -

1/4 cup (50 mL) sugar

1/4 cup (50 mL) butter or margarine

1/3 cup (75 mL) honey

1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon

1 cup (250 mL) diced dried fruit and raisin mixture

2 cups (500 mL) Oatmeal Crisp* Cereal (any variety)

1 cup (250 mL) old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats

1/2 cup (125 mL) sliced almonds

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Grease bottom and sides of 9-inch square pan with small amount of butter.
2

In 3-quart saucepan, heat sugar, butter, honey and cinnamon to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir in dried fruit. Stir in remaining ingredients.
3

Press mixture in pan with back of wooden spoon. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

Tip: These breakfast super-snacks contain both ready-to-eat cereal and oats, two great whole grains that are terrific together. Pack a couple bars in your backpack, lunch box or briefcase for a morning, or any time of day energy boost.