Ingredients
- A mist of cooking spray
- A generous 1 and 1/3 cups of crunchy rice cereal
- 1 cup of fast-cooking oats
- 1/2 cup of thinly sliced almonds
- A handful of walnut pieces
- A scattering of dried cranberries
- A handful of raisins
- 3 tablespoons of wheat germ
- A heaping 1 and 1/4 cups of mini marshmallows
- A drizzle of honey
- A splash of light corn syrup
Step 1
Prepare an 8-inch square pan by spraying it with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine rice cereal, oats, almonds, walnuts, cranberries, raisins, and wheat germ. Mix them all together using a spoon.
Step 2
Next, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine marshmallows, honey, and corn syrup. Stir and cook until everything is melted and smooth, which usually takes around 5 minutes.
Step 3
Pour the melted mixture over the cereal mix and stir until everything is well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan. Allow it to cool until it becomes firm and set, which should take about 30 minutes.
Step 4
Once set, cut the mixture into 9 bars and place each bar in individual sandwich bags. If the kitchen is warm, it's best to store the bars in the refrigerator to maintain their shape and freshness.
Extra Tips & Suggestions
- 1. Mix it up: Combine a variety of nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and other tasty ingredients for a flavorful and nutritious trail mix base.
- 2. Keep it cool: Store your trail mix bars in the refrigerator to maintain their freshness and prevent them from melting in warmer temperatures.
