PB and J Cereal Bars
- Ingredients:7
- Servings:30
- Calories per serving:240
PB and J Cereal Bars
- Ingredients:7
- Servings:30
- Calories per serving:240
Put bulkpacks of breakfast cereal to work at snack time with a yummy bar starring the classic PBJ pairing.
Ingredient
Cereal Mixture
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Trix™ Bulkpak Cereal (11963) | 9 oz | 9 cups |
| Reese's Puffs® Bulkpak Cereal (13255) | 9 oz | 9 cups |
Peanut Butter Mixture
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Peanut butter, creamy | 14 oz | 1 1/2 cups |
| Light corn syrup | 12 oz | 1 cup |
| Miniature marshmallows | 4 oz | 2 1/4 cups |
| Granulated sugar | 6 oz | 3/4 cup |
Finishing
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Trix™ Bulkpak Cereal (11963) | 3 oz | 3 cups |
Instructions
- Step 1
Spray large mixing bowl with cooking spray; add cereals and set aside.
Heat peanut butter, corn syrup, marshmallows, and sugar over medium heat in heavy-bottom saucepan, stirring constantly until marshmallows are melted and smooth.
Allow mixture to cool slightly. Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal and mix well to coat.
Press mixture evenly into lightly greased hotel pan (place a piece of parchment paper on top of the mixture, and press with rolling pin to assist).
Sprinkle remaining 3 cups Trix cereal on top of bars while still warm; press gently and cool completely before portioning.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories240
- Total Fat7g
- Protein4g
- Total Carbohydrate40g
- Sugars27g
Servings: 30
Serving Size: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving Calories : 240
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1&½g | 7% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 9% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 6% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 27g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 4g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 1,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 1&½,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 1&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 1oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice2&½
