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Gluten-Free Chex® No-Bake Apple Bars

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 1, 2014
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Mix up Chex™ cereal and dried fruits to create a tasty, better-for-you bar.

Gluten-Free Chex® No-Bake Apple Bars

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 1 hr 15 min
  • Servings 16
  • Ingredients 7
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups Cinnamon Chex™ or Rice Chex™ cereal
  • 2/3 cup chopped dried apples
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Line bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cereal, apples, almonds and cranberries; set aside.
  • Step 
    2
    In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter, corn syrup and brown sugar uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes stirring every 30 seconds or until mixture is boiling and slightly thickened.
  • Step 
    3
    Pour over cereal mixture in bowl; stir until evenly coated. Using buttered back of spoon, press mixture firmly in pan. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to cut.
  • Step 
    4
    For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature up to 1 week.

Nutrition

130 Calories
3g Total Fat
1g Protein
26g Total Carbohydrate
15g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Bar
Calories
130
Calories from Fat
25
Total Fat
3g
4%
Saturated Fat
1/2g
3%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
80mg
3%
Potassium
105mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
26g
9%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
15g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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