SKINNY SWEET ALMOND SNACK MIX

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39% less calories • 40% less saturated fat than the original recipe. Coat cereal, nuts, pretzels, and dried fruit with a buttery brown sugar glaze. Pack this mix in school lunches or share it at the office.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick cooking spray
4 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
2 cups pretzel knots
2/3 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons light-color corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup dried sweetened orange-flavor cranberries
3/4 cup dried cranberries, blueberries, or cherries

Steps:

  • Lightly coat a large piece of foil with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. In a large roasting pan, toss together cereals, pretzels, and almonds; set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 300° F. In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture just begins to bubble. Continue cooking at a moderate, steady rate, without stirring, for 5 minutes more. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in baking soda. Pour over cereal mixture; stir gently to coat.
  • Bake for 15 minutes; stir cereal mixture and bake for 5 minutes more. Remove from oven; stir in dried fruit. Spread on prepared foil to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

Rana Ali Raza
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my snack mix turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked it.


Crayto Dlamuka
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Overall, I thought this snack mix was just okay. I wouldn't go out of my way to make it again.


Bd rasel Khan
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This snack mix is a bit too crunchy for my liking. I think I'll try using softer nuts next time.


Tyler Pannell
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I found this snack mix to be a little bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Billy Eskew
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This snack mix is a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try making it with less sugar next time.


Leland Grigg
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I'm not a big fan of almonds, but I really enjoyed this snack mix. The other ingredients really balance out the flavor of the almonds.


BTW_ZAIN
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This snack mix is the perfect grab-and-go snack. I love taking it with me to work or school.


Donny James
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I love how easy this snack mix is to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so I can make it anytime I'm craving something sweet and salty.


nuralam ontor
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This is my new favorite snack mix! It's so addicting and I can't stop eating it.


Dancan Muhadia
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This snack mix is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Candy gamer happy Ramadan
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I made this snack mix for my kids and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their almonds.


Kwanele Dladla
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This snack mix was a huge hit at my party! It's the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and the almonds add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.