Carrot Cake Cereal Treats

These Carrot Cake Cereal Treats are a delightful twist on traditional cereal bars. With the sweet and spiced flavors of carrot cake and the gooey goodness of marshmallows, they make for a perfect snack or dessert.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups crispy rice cereal
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup marshmallows
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans optional, for topping

Instructions:

In a large mixing bowl, place the crispy rice cereal and shredded carrots

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the marshmallows, stirring until fully melted and smooth

Add brown sugar, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt to the melted marshmallow mixture

Stir until well combined

Pour the marshmallow mixture over the crispy rice cereal and carrots

Quickly mix until the cereal and carrots are evenly coated with the mixture

Press the mixture into a greased 9x9-inch baking pan, using a spatula to flatten the top

If desired, sprinkle chopped pecans over the top and gently press them into the mixture

Let the treats cool and set for about 30 minutes

Once cooled and set, cut into squares or bars

Serve and enjoy