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Golden Wheat Snack Mix

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Note:

If serving to children under 3 years old, use pretzel twists, omit raisins and peanuts.

Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1/2 Cup):
  • Calories 140
    • (Calories from Fat 45)
  • Total Fat 5g
    • (Saturated Fat 1g,
    • Trans Fat 0g)
  • Cholesterol 0mg;
  • Sodium 180mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 20g
    • (Dietary Fiber 2g,
    • Sugars 7g)
  • Protein 4g
Percent Daily Value*:
  • Vitamin A 4%;
  • Vitamin C 4%;
  • Calcium 4%;
  • Iron 25%
Exchanges:
  • 1 Starch;
  • 0 Fruit;
  • 1/2 Other Carbohydrate;
  • 0 Skim Milk;
  • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
  • 0 Milk;
  • 0 Vegetable;
  • 0 Very Lean Meat;
  • 0 Lean Meat;
  • 0 High-Fat Meat;
  • 1 Fat
Carbohydrate Choices:
  • 1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

For a flavorful twist, try honey-roasted peanuts.

Prep time:
10 Min
Total time:
45 Min
Makes:
18 servings (1/2 cup each)
Ingredients
  • 3 cups Multigrain Cheerios® cereal
  • 3 cups Wheat Chex® cereal or Multi-Bran Chex® cereal
  • 1 cup pretzel twists or sticks
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup salted dry-roasted peanuts, if desired
Directions
  1. Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix cereals and pretzels; set aside.
  2. In 1-quart saucepan, heat peanut butter and butter to boiling, stirring occasionally. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Spread in ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
  3. Bake 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in raisins and peanuts. Spread on paper towels; cool completely. Store in airtight container.