Plum Sweet Chewy Cereal Bars

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Generously coat an 8-cavity (each approximately 2 1/2” x 3 1/2”) mini loaf pan with cooking spray.

Place corn flakes in a plastic bag. Crush with fingers to get coarse crumbs. Place in a large bowl. Add the rice cereal, chocolate chips, and pumpkin seeds.

In a separate bowl, whisk the chopped prunes or plums, honey, agave, egg white, and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients, stirring to thoroughly incorporate.

Pour batter into mini loaf pan. Press down firmly with fingers to compact cereal mixture. Each cavity should be just over half full. Cover loosely with aluminum foil.

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes. For softer and chewier bars, use the shorter baking time. Allow to cool and firm up 15 minutes before unmolding. Store in an airtight container.

Note: A 12-cavity muffin pan may be used. Adjust baking time for 9 to 11 minutes. Makes 12 muffins.