Shreddies Breakfast Squares

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These are a pretty good homemade cereal bar for a morning snack and would be great to take hiking or biking for when you need a little something.  I am not sure that my flavour combination went together well, but it was what I had on hand.  They didn’t look too pretty either since I did have a little problem cutting them, mainly because I couldn’t wait long enough for them to cool properly before cutting to have a taste.  I will make them again and be more patient next time.

Microwave about 1/2 to 3/4 cup (I used a little more than 1/2 cup) corn syrup (light or dark, I used dark because that is all I had) with 3/4 cup peanut butter (I used Kraft smooth variety) for 1-2 minutes on high.  Stir well until all melted and blended.

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For the mix-ins I used a small Lindt dark chocolate and orange chocolate bar broken up along with 1/4 cup dried cranberries and  1/4 cup fine shredded unsweetened coconut.

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Mixed that all in together with about 3 cups of Shreddies cereal.  Note: wait until PB mixture has cooled a little so it doesn’t melt the chocolate, mine pretty much melted.  Chocolate chips probably wouldn’t have melted, next time I will make sure I have some to use.

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Press into an 8″ square pan, that has been sprayed with cooking spray, and let cool until solid and then cur into squares or bars.

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Next time I make these I am going to try out some different mix-ins, I am not very fond of dried cranberries.  I think salted peanuts and chocolate chips would be tasty.  I will have to play around with the ingredients a little, I will let you know how it turns out!

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