2011 Healthy Party Snack Mix

By boandozzy

3/4 cup equals 150 calories, 8 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 310 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.

Originally published as Healthy Snack Mix in Healthy Cooking December/January 2011, p12

Ingredients

• 3 cups Corn Chex
• 3 cups Rice Chex
• 3 cups Wheat Chex
• 3 cups Multi Grain Cheerios
• 1 cup salted peanuts
• 1-1/2 cups pretzel sticks
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the cereals, peanuts and pretzels. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat.

Transfer to two 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 3-1/2 quarts.