Chocolate Marshmallow Nut Squares

Ingredients:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup smooth gluten free peanut butter
2 tbsp corn syrup
1-1/2 cup cooked red kidney beans
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cup mini gluten free marshmallows
1/4 cup chopped nuts

Directions:
(Be sure to use gluten-free ingredients).

Spray 9 inch square cake pan with non-stick vegetable spray, or line pan with waxed paper.

Melt chips and peanut butter in a large saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. (Or microwave at medium about 2-1/2 minutes until mixture can be stirred smooth.) Stir in corn syrup. Remove from heat. Cool 5 minutes.

In food processor, puree beans and cinnamon. Stir into chocolate mixture until well blended. Stir in marshmallows and walnuts until coated. Cut large marshmallows with wet scissors if minis are not available.

Press evenly into prepared pan. Chill about 45 minutes or until firm. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or up to 6 days before serving.

Cut into 24 squares.

NOTE:
Gluten-Free Marshmallows:
Fireside - Walgreens Drugstore brand
Publix Marshmallows - Publix grocery store brand
Jet Puffs Marshmallows - available in many stores


Nutrition information per serving:
Calories: 94
Fat: 1g
Saturated fat: 0
Cholesterol: 0
Protein: 2g
Carbohydrate: 11g
Sodium: 21mg
Potassium: 103mg

Courtesy of FitnessandFreebies.com
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