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Tropical Island Chex Mix

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 28, 2017
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Coconut, banana chips, fruit flavors and macadamia nuts add a tropical treat to this island mix.

Tropical Island Chex Mix

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

  • 4 cups Rice Chex™ cereal (gluten free)
  • 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 or margarine
  • 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 3 to 5 minutes, stirring every minute, until mixture begins to brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition

150 Calories
7g Total Fat
1g Protein
22g Total Carbohydrate
10g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
150
Calories from Fat
60
Total Fat
7g
10%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
13%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
110mg
5%
Potassium
150mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
22g
7%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Sugars
10g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 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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