• 1 ½ tablespoons butter
• 1 package marshmallows
• 2 tbsp. dried cranberries
• ¼ tsp. cinnamon
• Ground masala to taste
• 2 cups puffed, unsweetened rice cereal
• 2 cups Mesa Sunrise or multigrain flake cereal
• 2 cups puffed, unsweetened corn

Instead of a cookie break, try this tasty (and slightly healthier) alternative!  It’s similar to the traditional “rice crispy treat” recipe but with the amount of butter cut in half!

In microwave-safe bowl, heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth, then stir in cereal, cranberries and spices until completely mixed.  Refrigerate mixture for 15 minutes, then roll into bite-sized balls.

TIP: Try mixing things up with minced, dried apricots and ground ginger instead!