Spray a 10" x 15" glass pan with cooking spray. Melt 4 Tbsp. butter in a large bowl in the microwave (abt 30 seconds). Add 8 cups (1 lb.) mini marshmallows and microwave in 1 1/2 minute increments, stirring in between. Microwave until marshmallows are melted and mostly translucent. In a large bowl mix:
3 c. rice krispies (or other cold cereal)
4 c. rolled oats
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. craisins, raisins, or golden raisins
1/2 c. ground flax seed or wheat germ
Pour the translucent marshmallow mixture into the dry ingredients and stir. When it is almost combined add:
1 c. mini chocolate chips (optional)
1 c. very tiny dehydrated marshmallow (like those that come in cocoa packets--available at Cash & Carry) --optional
Stir until everything is well combined. Dump into the prepared 10" x 15" pan. Spray your hands with cooking spray and press the mixture into the pan. Let cool and cut into bars or squares. These can be put in little snack-sized Ziploc baggies and stored in the freezer for life.
