This take on rice cereal treats--studded with pork cracklin's--will sustain you during car rides and afternoon hikes.
Recipe information
Yield
12 Servings
Ingredients
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1
/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1
10-ounce bag marshmallows
1
/4 cup honey
1
/2 cup unflavored whey protein powder
2
cups old-fashioned oats
1
cup raw shelled sunflower seeds
1
/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
1
/2 cup sliced almonds
1
/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1
2-ounce bag pork cracklin's (about 2 cups), large pieces crumbled
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Preparation
Step 1
Coat a 13x9x2-inch pan and the back of a rubber spatula with nonstick spray. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add marshmallows and honey and cook, stirring constantly, until marshmallows are melted.
Step 2
Add protein powder and stir until smooth. Off heat, fold in oats, sunflower seeds, nuts, cranberries, and pork cracklin's. Working quickly, stir to combine.
Step 3
Quickly transfer to prepared pan; press into an even layer with spatula. Let cool until set, about 30 minutes. Cut into 12 bars.
Nutrition Per Serving
12 servings
1 serving contains: Calories (kcal) 380 Fat (g) 19 Saturated Fat (g) 5 Cholesterol (mg) 20 Carbohydrates (g) 42 Dietary Fiber (g) 3 Total Sugars (g) 24 Protein (g) 11 Sodium (mg) 270