Monday 5 March 2012

Fruity choc-pop bars

I made this at the weekend for the kids and ME :) and they went down a treat! lasted till today so 3 days not bad!

2 pp per bar

calorie controlled cooking spray
50g ready to eat dried apricots, chopped
50g raisins or sultanas
50g rice krispies
50g plain.lightly sweetened or salty popcorn
100g marshmallows
100g milk or plain chocolate,broken into pieces
25g low fat spread

1,mist a 23 cm backing tray with cooking spray and line with baking parchment.

2, In a large bowl, mix together the apricots,raisins or sultanas, Rice Krispies and popcorn.

3, Put the marshmallows,chocolate and low fat spread into a large saucepan and melt on a low heat,stirring often with a wooden spoon. Remove from heat occasionally  to allow marshmallows to melt slowly.

4,Tip the fruit mixture into the melted mixture and stir thoroughly to coat.Transfer to the prepared tin and level the surface. cool for a few minutes,then transfer to the fridge for 40 minutes to chill and set.

5, Cut in to 24 equal pieces, then store in the fridge,with pieces of baking paper between layers,Alternatively, freeze for up to 3 months

2 comments:

  1. Were these from teh latest WW mag? Got the mag yesterday and just had a flip through, but it sounds familiar

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  2. Yep they were! beside the Banana and pineapple bread recipe :) I actually meant to mention that! I wasn't to impressed with the latest Mag!

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