2003 Healthy Snack Mix

By boandozzy

One serving (1/2 cup) equals 147 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 536 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. Originally published as Healthy Snack Mix in Light & Tasty October/November 2002, p12

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons egg substitute
• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
• 1 tablespoon fat-free cheese-flavored sprinkles
• 1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1 package (16 ounces) Wheat Chex
• 1/3 cup each toasted almonds, salted cashews and dry-roasted peanuts

Details

Servings 18
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 60mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients. Add the cereal and nuts; toss gently until coated. Spread onto two 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray.

Bake at 250° for 20 minutes. Stir to break apart large pieces. Bake 30 minutes longer or until dried, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper-lined baking sheets to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Yield: 9 cups.