Mirage Recipe
Prep: 7 mins
Cook: 3 mins
Serves: 15 squares
Puffed corn cereal is a dream whenever we need a quick “anytime” snack. Not only is it nutritious, but it goes with just about anything! We decided that the perfect afternoon snack would also include peanut butter and chocolate, so we turned out a batch of these amazing Puffed Cereal Squares for everyone to enjoy.
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Ingredients
Puffed Cereal Squares
1/3 cup
Mirage Margarine
2 tsp
vanilla extract
5 cups
mini marshmallows
2/3 cup
peanut butter
6 1/2 cups
puffed corn cereal
1 cup
dark chocolate chips
3/4 cup
salted peanuts, roughly chopped
Directions
Spray or grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Line with parchment paper. Set aside until needed.
In a large pot, over low heat, melt Mirage Margarine. Stir in vanilla extract and mini marshmallows, until they are melted but still have “lumps.” Take off heat and stir in the peanut butter. Pour in the cereal, chocolate chips, and salted peanuts. Combine with the marshmallow mixture until well coated.
3. Transfer the cereal mixture into the prepared pan. With lightly greased hands, or a piece of parchment placed on top, flatten and press the cereal mixture into the pan. Place into the fridge to chill; about 10 minutes.
Chef’s Notes:
- Try substituting your favourite cereal for the puffed corn cereal, for a different take, texture and taste variation for these squares.
- Peanuts can be omitted and/or substituted with different toasted nuts, chips or even dried fruit.
- For gooier squares, do not fully melt the marshmallows; they should be melted but still “lumpy” in texture.
- Wax paper can be used in place of parchment paper.
