Trail Mix Squares

Just like rice krispie treats these are easy to make however offer a few more ingredients for a more filling snack. They can be enjoyed anytime or on the go. This recipe also lends for a few ingredients to be altered or changed depending on ones taste. 

Trail Mix Squares

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1/4 cup (50ml) unsalted butter

4 cups (1L) miniature marshmallows

1/2 teaspoon (2ml) vanilla

5 cups (1.25L) Corn Flake cereal

1/2 cup (125ml) roughly chopped almonds or slivered almonds

1/3 cup (75ml) of each - chopped dried cranberries, chopped dried apricots, unsalted sunflower seeds, flax seeds, dried coconut flakes sweetened or unsweetened, your choice.

Butter a 8 inch (2L) metal square baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl mix the almonds, dried cranberries, dried apricots, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, and dried coconut flakes together. Set aside. 

In a large heavy bottom saucepan, melt the butter over medium - low heat. Add the marshmallows, stirring until the marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.

Alternating, stir in the cornflakes and the dried fruit, seed, and nut mixture into the marshmallow mixture. Stir until everything is well coated. Using a warm wet knife or greased hands, press gently into prepared pan. Chill for 20 minutes or overnight before cutting into squares.

Notes: For more gooey trail mix squares add 5 cups of marshmallows rather than the 4 cups. 

Hope everyone is having a good week so far. - JD