Trevin's Snacks On A Stick
A simple, no-bake snack combining melted marshmallows and peanut butter with toasted oat cereal, raisins, and sunflower seeds. These sweet and savory treats are chilled, cut into squares, and served on a stick for a fun, easy-to-eat snack.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 20 min
- Serves
- 8
- Difficulty
- Easy
Allergen information: may contain milk, nuts, peanuts, and sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 3 cupminiature marshmallow
- 0.25 cupmargarine
- 0.25 cupcreamy peanut butter
- 3 cuptoasted oat cereal
- 0.5 cupraisin
- 0.33 cupsunflower seed, shelled
Equipment
popsicle sticks · baking pan · large pot · spatula · parchment paper · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Line an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides to use as handles.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Greasing the pan lightly before adding the parchment paper will help it stay in place.
- 2
In a large pot, melt the margarine over low heat.
About 2 min
- 3
Add the miniature marshmallows and stir constantly until they are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Keep the heat low to prevent the marshmallows from scorching.
- 4
Remove the pot from the heat.
- 5
Stir in the creamy peanut butter until it is fully incorporated into the marshmallow mixture.
About 1 min
- 6
Add the toasted oat cereal, raisins, and sunflower seeds to the pot.
About 1 min
- 7
Quickly fold everything together with a spatula until all the dry ingredients are evenly coated.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Work fast as the mixture will start to set as it cools.
- 8
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan.
About 1 min
- 9
Press the mixture down firmly and evenly into the pan using the back of the spatula or a piece of wax paper.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Lightly greasing the spatula will prevent the mixture from sticking to it.
- 10
Refrigerate for at least 60 minutes, or until the block is firm.
About 1 hr
- 11
Use the parchment paper handles to lift the set block out of the pan and onto a cutting board.
About 1 min
- 12
Cut into 16 equal squares.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: A large, sharp knife will give you the cleanest cuts.
- 13
If desired, carefully insert a popsicle stick into the base of each square to serve.
About 2 min
Keep it good
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
These snacks are best enjoyed chilled directly from the refrigerator.
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