Let’s make this Valentine’s Day sweet and healthy. Try this recipe for Double Chocolate Cereal Treats.  These are great whole grain treats to make with your kids. Adapted from Myrecipes.com.

Ingredients

• 2 cups miniature marshmallows

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa

• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 3 cups whole-grain cereal (such as Kashi Go Lean)

• 1/2 cup carob chips

How to Make It

First, combine first 5 ingredients in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for one minute. Remove bowl from microwave; stir with a large rubber spatula coated with cooking spray until smooth. Stir in cereal and then carob chips.

Next, coat a 1/4-cup dry measuring cup with cooking spray. Lightly pack the cereal mixture into silicone heart shaped muffin cereal mixture. Stick in the freezer for a few minutes until firm..