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Cranberry-Orange Chex™ Party Mix

Updated Jan 28, 2025
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Celebrate the long-running Massachusetts cranberry tradition with this homemade snack mix laced with cranberry and orange.

Cranberry-Orange Chex™ Party Mix

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 10 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
    In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals and almonds.
  • Step 
    2
    In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter, brown sugar and juice concentrate uncovered on High 30 seconds; stir. Microwave 30 to 45 seconds longer or until butter is melted; stir. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
  • Step 
    3
    Microwave uncovered on High about 5 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until mixture begins to brown. Stir in cranberries. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
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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