Chocolate Cheerio Crisp

Chocolate Cheerio Crisp
2 Tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
2 Tablespoons packed light brown sugar
2 Tablespoons almond butter
1 Tablespoon butter or hard margarine
pinch salt

3/4 cup Cheerios cereal or honey nut Cheerios
1/3 cup chopped dried apricot
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup whole natural almonds

Line a small pan with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, melt the first five ingredients over medium heat, simmer for one minute, stirring constantly. 
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the next four ingredients.
Pour the chocolate mixture over the dry ingredients and quickly stir until coated. Press mixture into prepared pan and refrigerate until hardened. 

Makes a healthy, nice light snack with a chocolaty hit. Great for on-the-go bars, quick dessert, special breakfast, or garnish. It can be broken into smaller pieces (like granola) to use as cereal, in parfaits, as crusts, and more. Will keep for at least one week in the refrigerator.