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Cranberry-Orange Chex™ Mix

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 1, 2022
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Give the gift of a homemade snack mix. This one may be the “berry” best you’ll make!

Cranberry-Orange Chex™ Mix

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 55 min
  • Servings 20
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
  • 3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
  • 3 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup frozen (thawed) orange juice concentrate
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 300°F. In large bowl, mix cereals and almonds.
  • Step 
    2
    In microwavable measuring cup, mix butter, brown sugar and juice concentrate. Microwave uncovered on High 30 seconds; stir. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into ungreased large roasting pan.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake uncovered 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Stir in cranberries. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition

140 Calories
5g Total Fat
3g Protein
22g Total Carbohydrate
8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/2 Cup
Calories
140
Calories from Fat
45
Total Fat
5g
8%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
8%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
5mg
2%
Sodium
170mg
7%
Potassium
120mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
22g
7%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
8g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
30%
30%
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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