This crunchy, lunch-box-friendly snack mix is sweetened with fruit juice and brown sugar.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup frozen orange or apple juice concentrate
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3 cups oatmeal cereal squares (we used Quaker Oatmeal Squares)
- 2 cups pretzel sticks
- 1 1/2 cups whole almonds
- 1 cup raisins or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 300ยบ. Place the butter, juice concentrate, and sugar in a large, microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 45 seconds to melt the butter. Stir in the cinnamon.
- Spread the oatmeal squares, pretzels, and almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toss the pieces with the melted-butter mixture to coat. Bake the mix, stirring the pieces every 10 minutes, until the mixture is dry to the touch and the nuts are lightly toasted, about 30 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven, then stir in the dried fruit. Let the mix cool completely before storing it in an airtight container. Makes about 7 cups.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1/2 cup):
Calories 241
Total Fat 11 g (17% DV)
Saturated Fat 3 g (13% DV)
Cholesterol 9 mg (3% DV)
Sodium 179 mg (7% DV)
Total Carbohydrate 29 g (10% DV)
Fiber 3 g (14% DV)
Sugars 14 g
Protein 5 g (10% DV)
Iron (26% DV)
Percent daily values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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