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["Preheat oven to 350F.", "Coat 9-inch square metal baking pan with cooking spray, margarine or butter.", "Mix cereal, nuts and dried fruit in medium bowl.", "Combine nut butter, agave & brown rice syrup in heavy small saucepan.", "Bring to boil, whisking constantly until mixture bubbles vigorously and thickens slightly, about 1 minute BURNS EASILY, EVEN WHEN STIRRED NON-STOP.", "Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal mixture in bowl; stir to blend.", "Transfer mixture to prepared pan; press to compact.", "Bake until just golden around edges, about 8-10 minutes.", "Cool completely.", "Cut into bars with a serrated knife.", "Store in a single layer in an airtight container at room temperature.", "NOTE: I prefer when the puffed cereal is substituted with (Trader) Joes Os and some Raisin Bran.", "In place of nuts and fruit, I used Trader Joes Tempting Trail Mix and another variety, plus added dried tart cherries, coconut, and sesame seeds.", "DOUBLE THE RECIPE and bake in a 9x13"" pan for 12-15 minutes for a family of three or more.", "Everyone will love these and you'll be making them all the time because they are better and far less expensive than any brand name version."]
