2004 Really Good Snack Mix

By boandozzy

One serving (1/2 cup) equals 158 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 298 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch.

Originally published as Really Good Snack Mix in Light & Tasty December/January 2004, p33

Ingredients

• 2 cups bite-size Shredded Wheat
• 2 cups Corn Chex
• 2 cups Crispix
• 1-1/2 cups salted cashew halves
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the cereals and cashews. In a small bowl, combine the butter, oil, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt and garlic powder. Pour over cereal mixture and toss to evenly coat.

Transfer to a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 250° for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Store in airtight containers. Yield: 7-1/2 cups.