Breakfast cereal dessert with banana and strawberries

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
• 1 packet (280 g) mini marshmallows
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 6 cups oatmeal breakfast cereal, such as Cheerios
• 1.5 cups freeze-dried strawberries, chopped
• 1.5 cups freeze-dried banana, chopped

Preparation:

1. Line a 22x32cm baking dish with enough foil to leave a 5cm overhang on all sides. Grease the foil with butter.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and honey and cook, stirring occasionally, until the marshmallows are completely melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
3. Add the oats and 1 cup each of chopped strawberries and bananas. Stir with a silicone spatula, scraping the bottom, until the oats are completely coated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
4. Sprinkle with the remaining chopped fruit and press it into the surface of the dessert with the bottom of a measuring cup. Let it set at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Cut the dessert into 24 bars. Store at room temperature in a tightly sealed container for up to 3 days..