If you’re in need of a healthy and tasty on-the-go snack option, we got the perfect recipe for you! This homemade, energy boosting bar is not only a great pick me up for those busy days but also is a good source of potassium to help with post workout muscle contractions and cramps.

Ingredients

• 3 cups Kashi 7 whole grain puffed cereal
• 2 cups mini marshmallows
• 1/2 cup carob chips
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup non-dairy milk (or skim milk)
• 1/3 your favorite trail mix 

Directions 

Spray a baking sheet with oil, set aside. Pour the cereal in a large bowl. In a pot, mix the milk and vanilla together then bring to a boil – stirring constantly. Once it is brought to a boil, remove from the heat and immediately mix in the marshmallows until fully melted. Pour this mixture onto the puffed cereal and stir well. Add the carob chips followed by the trail mix. Once fully mixed, spread it on the baking sheet evenly, and place in the freezer. Allow the mixture to set for two hours. Remove and cut evenly with a knife into 12 bars! Enjoy! 

Nutritional Information (12 servings)

98 calories, 3g fat, , 17g carb, 1.4g protein, 0.3g fiber