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Crunchy Munchy Snack Mix
Kick up the calcium with this make-your-own snack mix!
Yield: 10 servings
Preparation Time: 5 min; Cook Time: 25 min
Ingredients
| 2 | cups | whole grain square cereal | |
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| 2 | cups | honey sweetened oat cereal | |
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| 3 | cups | (about 2 1/2 ounces) pretzel sticks | |
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| 1/2 | cup | sunflower seed kernels | |
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| 1 | Tablespoon | butter | |
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| 1 | Tablespoon | canola oil | |
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| 1 | Tablespoon | water | |
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| 1/4 | cup | granulated sugar | |
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| 1/2 | teaspoon | ground cinnamon | |
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| 1/2 | cup | dried cranberries, raisins or dried cherries | |
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| 1 | package | (8 ounces) reduced fat cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese cubes | |
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Nutrition Facts
Yield: 10 servings
Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:
| Calories: | 260 | |
| Calories From Fat: | 108 | |
| Total Fat: | 12g | |
| Saturated Fat: | 6g | |
| Cholesterol: | 20mg | |
| Sodium: | 370mg | |
| Total Carbohydrates: | 31g | |
| Dietary Fiber: | 2g | |
| Protein: | 9g |
Calcium 20% daily value
Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
Mix cereals, pretzel sticks and sunflower seed kernels in large bowl; set aside.
Melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat; stir in oil, water and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in cinnamon and mix well. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
Spread into 9x13- inch baking pan. Bake 20 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes (be careful not to overcook). Spread on waxed paper or aluminum foil; cool completely.
Toss with dried cranberries; store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Toss in cheese cubes just before serving.
Photo and recipe compliments of The Midwest Dairy Association, www.midwestdairy.com
Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
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