Wholesome Amaranth Bars Recipe

Ingredients

3

tablespoons butter

1/3

cup peanut butter

1/4

cup real maple syrup

3

cups miniature marshmallows

5

cups MultiGrain Cheerios™ cereal

1

cup popped amaranth*

1

cup dark chocolate chips

1/2

cup butterscotch chips

Additional popped amaranth, if desired

Preparation

Lightly spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.

In deep large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add peanut butter, syrup and marshmallows. Cook and stir until marshmallows are melted. Add cereal and 1 cup popped amaranth; stir until well coated. Press into pan.

In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and remaining 1 tablespoon butter uncovered on High about 1 minute, stirring once, until melted and smooth. Spread over bars. Sprinkle with additional popped amaranth. Cool. Cut into 3 rows by 3 rows.

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