Lemonade Chex® Mix

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 10 min
  • Servings 20

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
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup frozen (thawed) lemonade concentrate

Steps

  • 1
    In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals and almonds.
  • 2
    In microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in sugar and lemonade concentrate. Microwave uncovered on High 30 seconds; stir. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High about 5 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until mixture begins to brown.
  • 3
    Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.

  • Pump up the flavor! Stir in 1/2 to 1 cup dried cranberries, yogurt-covered raisins, dried tropical fruit mix or flaked coconut after microwave or bake time, just before spreading mixture to cool.
  • Oven Directions: Heat oven to 300°F. In ungreased large roasting pan, mix cereals and almonds. In 1-quart saucepan, heat butter, sugar and lemonade concentrate over medium heat until hot. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Bake uncovered 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
130
Calories from Fat
45
Total Fat
5g
8%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
8%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
5mg
2%
Sodium
170mg
7%
Potassium
85mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
20g
7%
Dietary Fiber
2g
7%
Sugars
6g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
30%
30%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 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
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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