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Healthy Whole-Grain “Power” Treats - Makes 12 servings.

Coat a 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Line pan with plastic wrap, letting edges hang over sides of pan. Coat plastic with cooking spray. Coat a wooden mixing spoon with cooking spray and set aside, close to stove.

In large saucepan over medium heat, cook marshmallows and butter until they are melted and start to color, about 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Take pot off heat.

Using coated spatula, stir in two cereals, nuts and raisins until dry ingredients are well coated with marshmallow mixture.

Turn mixture into prepared pan. Using wet hands, smooth and press mixture into an even layer. (You can also lightly spray your hands with cooking spray to do this.). Set aside to cool. Invert pan over cutting board. Lift off plastic. Using serrated knife, cut into squares, or rectangles about the size of a small candy or power bar.

Per serving: 128 calories, 5 g. total fat (1 g. saturated fat), 21 g. carbohydrate, 2 g. protein, 2 g. dietary fiber, 27 mg. sodium.