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Blueberry-Pistachio Marshmallow Cereal Bars

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Blueberry-Pistachio Marshmallow Cereal Bars are just the sort of treat that reminds me of the ones I enjoyed as a kid. I was feeling nostalgic about the back-to-school season and decided to recreate a classic treat in the form of these tasty bars with a twist!

Blueberry-Pistachio Marshmallow Cereal Bars make a fun treat. Blueberry-Pistachio Marshmallow Cereal Bars are great as an after-school snack!

Lately, my Facebook feed has been filled with photos of friends’ cute kiddos heading into a new school year. Do you remember those days? They seem both like a million years ago, and just yesterday.

As I walked down memory lane, I started to think about treats from back in the day, and decided to make these Blueberry-Pistachio Marshmallow Cereal Bars. They’re not just for kiddos – I love them, too! They’re great as a treat at the end of the day, or even as a snack with coffee in the a.m. – I mean, they’re made with cereal, right?

Blueberry-Pistachio Marshmallow Cereal Bars are so fun for a delicious snack. Make a batch of these Blueberry-Pistachio Marshmallow Cereal Bars for a great treat.

I haven’t had crispy marshmallow treats in such a long time, and while these brought back memories of snacks from the past, I’m really glad I changed things up a little and added some extra goodies into the mix. The salted pistachio pieces and sweet blueberries are perfect together, studded throughout these bars.

Blueberry-Pistachio Marshmallow Cereal Bars make tasty after school treats! Yummy is a word to describe these Blueberry-Pistachio Marshmallow Cereal Bars - what a treat!

If you’re packing Blueberry-Pistachio Marshmallow Cereal Bars into a lunch box or bag, wrap them in a sheet of parchment paper or waxed paper. What a wonderful surprise for a kid at lunchtime, or an adult at lunch hour.

Whether you slice your squares small or keep them on the larger size, grab a glass of milk or cup of hot tea or coffee to pair up with Blueberry-Pistachio Marshmallow Cereal Bars. These treats are a delight!

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Blueberry-Pistachio Marshmallow Cereal Bars are a tasty snack you can serve anytime. Blueberry-Pistachio Marshmallow Cereal Bars make a classic treat so tasty!

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Blueberry-Pistachio Marshmallow Cereal Bars

This is a twist on a classic that you'll love! The sweet blueberries pair well with the salty and crunchy pistachios!

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3-1/2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 6 cups cereal O’s
  • 1/4 cup dried blueberries, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/4 cup pistachios, rough chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Spray a 9x12-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Add the butter to a large pot over low heat. When melted, add the marshmallows, in batches, and stir until melted.
  3. Add the cereal and stir to combine.
  4. Add the dried blueberries and pistachios and stir to combine.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the baking pan. Add a bit of the nonstick cooking spray to your hands, and use them to pat down the mixture, spreading it evenly across the pan.
  6. Sprinkle with the remaining dried blueberries and pistachios.
  7. Cool thoroughly before cutting into squares and serving.
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  4. We have one more week of summer fun before school starts here. I need to start planning some fun treats for lunch boxes and after school. I think my kiddos would devour these yummy looking snacks! Love the blueberry and pistachio combo!
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  16. Oh my these look super good! I am a huge fan of rice crisps. I love adding extra yummy stuff ti change it up. I will have to try this recipe.http://xoxobella.com
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    • Thanks, Chris! I have another recipe on my site you might like, too! No-Bake Monster Cereal Bites - https://www.azgrabaplate.com/2015/09/no-bake-monster-cereal-bites.html Thanks for stopping by!
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  25. These look absolutely delicious. I love making marshmallow bars, but this recipe really takes it to the next level. Will be making very soon for sure.
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    • So sorry I'm just seeing this, Elsa! That was a typo that I fixed - 3-1/2 cup of mini marshmallows. Sorry for any confusion!
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