Honey Nut Cereal Bars

56 mins

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

1. Line one 9x13 pan per 12 servings with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine cereal, pecans and raisins. Set aside.
3. In a saucepan, cook butter, sugar, honey, vanilla and cinnamon over medium heat.
4. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously so it doesn't burn. Allow to boil for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
5. Spoon sugar/butter mixture over cereal and stir well to combine.
6. Using a spatula, pour into parchment paper lined baking pan and press down flat.
7. Allow to cool for 30 minutes.
8. Cut into equal pieces, then serve.

56 mins

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

1. Line one 9x13 pan per 12 servings with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine cereal, pecans and raisins. Set aside.
3. In a saucepan, cook butter, sugar, honey, vanilla and cinnamon over medium heat.
4. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously so it doesn't burn. Allow to boil for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
5. Spoon sugar/butter mixture over cereal and stir well to combine.
6. Using a spatula, pour into parchment paper lined baking pan and press down flat.
7. Allow to cool for 30 minutes.
8. Cut into equal pieces, then wrap individually in plastic wrap. Place into indicated number of freezer bags, label and freeze.

10 mins

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

1. Thaw: Countertop
2. Thaw on countertop for 10 minutes.