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Tropical Island Chex® Mix (1/2 Recipe)

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 28, 2017
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Need a little trip to the tropics? Make classic Chex® cereal mix using tropical fruits, coconut and macadamia nuts. You can do it all in 30 minutes.

Tropical Island Chex® Mix (1/2 Recipe)

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 10
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut, if desired
  • 1/2 cup dried banana chips
  • 2/3 cup dried tropical three-fruit mix (from 7-oz package)
  • 1/3 cup macadamia nuts
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons frozen (thawed) pineapple or orange juice concentrate

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, coconut, banana chips, tropical fruit mix and nuts.
  • Step 
    2
    In microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in brown sugar and pineapple juice concentrate. Microwave uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until hot; stir. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
  • Step 
    3
    Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until mixture begins to brown.Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition

140 Calories
6g Total Fat
1g Protein
21g Total Carbohydrate
10g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
140
Calories from Fat
50
Total Fat
6g
9%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
13%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
100mg
4%
Potassium
140mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
21g
7%
Dietary Fiber
1g
6%
Sugars
10g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 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 Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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