2012 Italian-Style Snack Mix

By boandozzy

1/2 cup equals 80 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 235 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Italian-Style Snack Mix in Healthy Cooking February/March 2011, p21

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups Corn Chex
• 1-1/2 cups Rice Chex
• 1-1/2 cups Wheat Chex
• 1/2 cup garlic bagel chips
• 1/2 cup miniature pretzels
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 15mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the butter, garlic salt, basil, oregano, pepper flakes and onion powder; pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat.

Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes, stirring once. Stir in cheese. Cook 4 minutes longer, stirring twice. Spread onto waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 1-1/2 quarts.