At some point when my kids were growing up, we decided to combine two of their favorite snacks, gorp and marshmallow bars into Gorp Bars.
They were an instant hit with the cul-de-sac crowd and a welcomed change from our usual snacks.
I had a lot of help putting these bars together every time I made them. Both of my children wanted to make sure that the bars were just right, so they would pull up a stool and help stir and press.
These bars are a great way to get your children excited about being in the kitchen. With an adult handling the melted butter and marshmallows, children can safely measure and mix the ingredients in a large bowl.
Easy to make and transport, these colorful treats are great to take for picnics and parties.
Click here for our Gorp recipe for these bars.
| Prep Time | 15 minutes |
| Passive Time | 10 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 2 cups oat O's cereal gluten free, flavor of your choice
- 2 cups pretzels gluten free, flavor of your choice
- 1 1/2 cups candy covered chocolates gluten free, flavor of your choice (may substitute for dairy free)
- 1 1/2 cups rice square cereal gluten free, flavor of your choice
- 1 cup peanuts
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 2 tbsp butter or non dairy alternative
- 2 cups mini marshmallows use vegan marshmallows if vegetarian/vegan
Ingredients
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- Combine first six ingredients in a large bowl.
- Melt butter and then add marshmallows and then stir until soft and gooey.
- Add marshmallow mix to other ingredients and stir until well incorporated.
- Line a 9x13 or 11x17 pan for thinner bars with parchment paper.
- With buttered hands, press mixture firmly into the pan.
- Chill in refrigerator or let stand until set.
- Cut into bars and serve.
This Gorp Bars recipe is gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian.
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