Make these easy Valentine’s Day Treats

Let’s make this Valentine’s Day sweet and healthy. Try this recipe for Double Chocolate Cereal Treats.  These are great whole grain treats to make with your kids. Adapted from Myrecipes.com.

 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa

  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

  • 3 cups whole-grain cereal (such as Kashi Go Lean)

  • 1/2 cup carob chips

 

How to Make It

First, combine first 5 ingredients in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for one minute. Remove bowl from microwave; stir with a large rubber spatula coated with cooking spray until smooth. Stir in cereal and then carob chips.

Next, coat a 1/4-cup dry measuring cup with cooking spray. Lightly pack the cereal mixture into silicone heart shaped muffin cereal mixture. Stick in the freezer for a few minutes until firm..

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