Best Sweet And Nutty Cereal Munch Recipes

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PEANUT BUTTER MUNCH



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Six simple ingredients come together in this sweetly salty and compellingly crunchable snack. Start with Peanut Butter Cheerios™ cereal, and in just half an hour, you'll have a perfect between-meal treat.

Provided by Brooke Lark

Categories     Snack

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups Peanut Butter Cheerios™ cereal
2 cups small pretzel twists
1 cup candy-coated peanut butter pieces
1/2 cup honey-roasted peanuts
2/3 cup peanut butter chips
2 tablespoons peanut butter

Steps:

  • Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. In large bowl, mix together cereal, pretzels, candies and peanuts.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave peanut butter chips and peanut butter uncovered on High about 1 minute, stirring once, until softened and chips can be stirred smooth. Pour over cereal mixture and stir to evenly coat. Spread mixture in single layer on cookie sheet; cool. Break into pieces. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

CHEX® MUDDY BUDDIES®



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Another popular name for this favorite mix is puppy food. Chow down; it's doggone good!

Provided by Chex

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Chex® Party Mix

Time 15m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 6

9 cups Rice Chex®, Corn Chex®, or Chocolate Chex® cereal (or combinbation)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup peanut butter
¼ cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ½ cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
  • In 1-quart microwaveable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
  • Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 192.2 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

SWEET PARTY MIX



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This is a great snack mix. Wherever I bring this, I am asked for the recipe. You can't stop eating it!

Provided by BOBBI POTE

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) package crispy corn and rice cereal
5 ounces slivered almonds
6 ounces toasted, chopped pecans
¾ cup butter
¾ cup dark corn syrup
1 ½ cups light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Lightly grease a large roasting pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix crispy corn and rice cereal, slivered almonds and toasted, chopped pecans.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and mix with dark corn syrup and light brown sugar. Pour the mixture over the crispy corn and rice cereal mixture. Stir and shake to coat all the nuts and cereal.
  • Pour the coated mixture into the prepared roasting pan. Stirring approximately every 15 minutes, cook 1 hour in the preheated oven. Cool on wax paper, and store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 176.6 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

REINDEER MUNCH



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Easy and fun to make this snack with the kids. Ideal replacement to the cookies for Santa!

Provided by Melinda Johnson

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups crispy rice cereal squares (such as Rice Chex®)
2 cups thin pretzel sticks
1 cup cocktail peanuts
1 cup candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)
1 (12 ounce) package white vanilla baking chips

Steps:

  • Stir cereal squares, pretzel sticks, peanuts, and milk chocolate pieces together in a large bowl.
  • Melt the vanilla baking chips in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes (depending on your microwave). Drizzle melted chips over cereal mixture. Pour mixture out onto a large piece of aluminum foil and cool for 30 minutes. Break into bite-size pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 4.2 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 187.6 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

SWEET AND SAVORY SNACK MIX



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Make a crunchy snack mix that has both a bit of sweet and savory.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 1h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups pretzel sticks
3 cups Golden Grahams™ cereal
2 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal
1 1/2 cups mixed nuts
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 250°F. In ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan, mix pretzels, cereals and nuts.
  • In small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce until blended. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring to coat.
  • Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on paper towels; cool about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

HEARTY MULTIGRAIN SNACK



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A cinnamon-flavored, nutty snack.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 egg white
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups MultiGrain Cheerios™ cereal
1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet.
  • In large bowl, beat egg white on high speed until foamy; beat in salt. Gradually beat in brown sugar until thick and glossy. Gently stir in cinnamon, cereal and pecans until completely coated. Spread as thinly as possible on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until set. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to cold cookie sheet or large pan. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Break into pieces. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

HEARTY MUNCH MIX



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Serve this snack in ice cream cones for a fun and good-for-you after-school snack.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups Cheerios™ cereal
2 cups MultiGrain Cheerios™ cereal
2 cups pretzel nuggets
1/2 cup yogurt-covered raisins
1 bag (7 oz) diced dried fruit and raisin mixture

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix all ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

OAT SNACK MIX



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"Kids of all ages seem to enjoy the creative combination of ingredients in this not-so-sweet mix," says Patti Brandt of Reedsburg, Wisconsin. "My three children would rather munch on this snack than on candy."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 55m

Yield about 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups square oat cereal
1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chocolate-covered raisins

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Cook until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved; stir until smooth. , In a large bowl, combine the cereal, oats and nuts. Drizzle with butter mixture; toss to coat. , Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 275° for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cranberries and chocolate-covered raisins. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625 calories, Fat 32g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 496mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

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