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Tropical Island Chex* Mix (Gluten Free)

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 20
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Microwaving makes this fruit and nut mixture extra quick and easy to munch on in just 15 minutes!
May 16, 2012
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Ingredients

  • 8 cups (2 L) Rice Chex* Cereal
  • 1 cup (250 mL) shredded coconut, if desired
  • 1 cup (250 mL) dried banana chips
  • 1 cup (250 mL) dried tropical fruit mix
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) macadamia nuts
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter or margarine
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) frozen (thawed) pineapple or orange juice concentrate

Steps

  • 1
    In large microwaveable bowl, mix cereal, coconut, banana chips, tropical fruit mix and nuts.
  • 2
    In microwaveable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in brown sugar and pineapple juice concentrate. Microwave uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until hot; stir. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High 6 to 8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until mixture just begins to brown.
  • 3
    Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    COOKING GLUTEN FREE?: Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.
  • Tip 2
    Success: Pack the brown sugar firmly enough so that it holds the shape of the measuring cup when you tap it out.
  • Tip 3
    Variation: Pecans or almonds are a nice alternative to the macadamia nuts.
  • Tip 4
    OVEN DIRECTIONS: Heat oven to 300F. In ungreased large roasting pan, mix cereal, coconut, banana chips, tropical fruit mix and nuts. In 1-quart saucepan, heat butter, brown sugar and pineapple juice concentrate over medium heat until hot. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Bake uncovered 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Information

150 Calories, 6g Total Fat, 1g Protein, 22g Total Carbs

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 20 Servings (1/2 cup each)
Calories
150
Total Fat
6g
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
100mg
Total Carbs
22g
Dietary Fiber
2g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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