Cranberry-Orange Chex* Mix

Name: Cranberry-Orange Chex* Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 5 cups (1.25 L) Rice Chex* Cereal; 4 cups (1 L) Honey Nut Chex* Cereal; 1 cup (250 mL) sliced almonds; 1/4 cup (50 mL) butter or margarine, melted; 1/4 cup (50 mL) packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup (50 mL) frozen (thawed) orange juice concentrate; 1/2 cup (125 mL) dried cranberries

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Prep 10 min
Total 10 min
Servings 20

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Give the gift of a homemade snack mix. This one, laced with cranberry and orange, may be the berry best you will make!

May 21, 2012

Ingredients

5 cups (1.25 L) Rice Chex* Cereal
4 cups (1 L) Honey Nut Chex* Cereal
1 cup (250 mL) sliced almonds
1/4 cup (50 mL) butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup (50 mL) packed brown sugar
1/4 cup (50 mL) frozen (thawed) orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup (125 mL) dried cranberries

Steps

1

In large microwaveable bowl, mix cereals and almonds.
2

In 2-cup microwaveable measuring cup, microwave butter, brown sugar and juice concentrate uncovered on High 30 seconds; stir. Microwave 30 to 45 seconds longer or until butter is melted; stir. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
3

Microwave uncovered on High about 5 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until mixture begins to brown. Stir in cranberries. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container.

Expert Tips

Tip 1
Special Touch: For a welcome gift, package this fruit-flavoured combo in clear or decorated cellophane bags and tie with ribbons or colourful cord.

Nutrition Information

140 Calories, 5g Total Fat, 3g Protein, 22g Total Carbs, 8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 20 Servings (1/2 cup each)

Calories: 140

Total Fat: 5g

Saturated Fat: 1 1/2g

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 5mg

Sodium: 170mg

Total Carbs: 22g

Dietary Fiber: 2g

Sugars: 8g

Protein: 3g

% Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.