ON-THE-GO GRANOLA BARS

On-The-Go Granola Bars image

These are a favorite. They're terrific to take to school functions because they're so good. -Suzanne McKinley, Lyons, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 16 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

7 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup apricot or peach preserves
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
4 cups reduced-fat granola with raisins
1-1/3 cups diced dried mixed fruit

Steps:

Line an 8-in. square pan with waxed paper. Grease the paper with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the marshmallows, preserves, brown sugar and remaining butter; cook and stir over medium heat until blended. Remove from the heat. , Stir in granola and mixed fruit; toss to coat. Press firmly into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours or until firm. Invert and remove waxed paper. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.