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Gluten-Free Cranberry-Orange Chex™ Party Mix

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 18
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A classic mix of fall flavors incorporated into everyone’s favorite snack mix, Honey Nut Chex™, Rice Chex™ and sliced almonds are tossed in a subtly sweet orange mixture, with dried cranberries stirred in at the end.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Nov 21, 2017
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups Honey Nut Chex™ cereal
  • 3 cups Rice Chex™ or Corn Chex™ cereal
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 1/4 cups dried cranberries

Steps

  • 1
    Line large rimmed cookie sheet with waxed paper. In large microwavable bowl, add cereals and almonds.
  • 2
    In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High 20 to 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in sugar; microwave 30 to 60 seconds or until sugar is dissolved. Stir in orange peel and ginger. Pour onto cereal and almond mixture, mixing thoroughly to coat.
  • 3
    Microwave uncovered on High 4 to 6 minutes, stirring after every minute, until well coated and glazed. Spread on cookie sheet; cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • 4
    Carefully separate cereal pieces; stir in cranberries. Transfer to large serving bowl.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Cooking Gluten Free? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.
  • tip 2
    Store in covered container at room temperature.
  • tip 3
    Cut-up candied orange peel would make a great addition to this mix.

Nutrition

150 Calories, 6g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 22g Total Carbohydrate, 11g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
150
Calories from Fat
50
Total Fat
6g
9%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
115mg
5%
Potassium
70mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
22g
7%
Dietary Fiber
1g
7%
Sugars
11g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
15%
15%
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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