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Vanilla Cereal Snack Mix

vanilla cereal snack mix
Ingredients:
  • (2 cups) Multi-Bran Chex
  • (2 cups) Corn Chex
  • (2 cups) Cheerios
  • (2 cups) miniature pretzels
  • (1 cup) salted mixed nuts
  • (1/3 cup) butter, cubed
  • (1/3 cup) packed brown sugar
  • (1/4 cup) light corn syrup
  • (2-3 tsp.) butter flavoring
  • (1 1/2 tsp.) salt
  • (2 Tbsp.) vanilla extract
  • (1/4 tsp.) baking soda
Servings
17
Snack

Vanilla Cereal Snack Mix

A sweet and salty snack mix with three kinds of cereal, mini pretzels and mixed nuts.

Preparation Time
About 5 minutes
Cook Time
About 15 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1Place cereals, pretzels and nuts in a large microwave-safe bowl.
  2. 2Place a large saucepan over High heat. Add butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter flavoring and salt. Boil for 5 minutes.
  3. 3Pour into a small bowl with vanilla and baking soda, stir to combine. Toss with cereal mixture.
  4. 4Microwave on High 4-5 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Reduce microwave to 50% power, microwave another 2-3 minutes, once again stirring after 2 minutes.

  5. 5Let cool 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool on waxed paper and serve.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 153
  • Total Fat 7 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 23 g
  • Protein 3 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 446 mg
  • Fiber 2 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Snack

Recipe Subcategory: Chips, Popcorn and Snack Mixes

Recipe Ethnicity: N/A

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: No

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Dairy, Peanuts

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.