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Tropical Island Chex® Mix (Gluten Free)

Tropical Island Chex® Mix (Gluten Free)

Tropical fruits, coconut and macadamia nuts add a tropical spin to classic Chex® cereal mix that's ready in 30 minutes.

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( 10 Ratings)

10 Ratings

5 Stars 60%

4 Stars 20%

3 Stars 20%

2 Stars 0%

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  • PREP TIME 15 Min
  • TOTAL TIME 30 Min
  • SERVINGS 20

 

8
cups Rice Chex® cereal
1
cup shredded coconut, if desired
1
cup dried banana chips
1
package (7 oz) dried tropical three-fruit mix
1
jar (3 oz) macadamia nuts
3
tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4
cup packed brown sugar
1/4
cup frozen (thawed) pineapple or orange juice concentrate
  • 1 In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, coconut, banana chips, tropical three-fruit mix and nuts.
  • 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.
  • 3 Microwave uncovered on High 6 to 8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until mixture just begins to brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil; cool about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.

Expert Tips

Use up the extra juice concentrate by mixing with club soda for a tropical drink.

Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.

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Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 150
    • (Calories from Fat 60),
  • Total Fat 6g
    • (Saturated Fat 2 1/2g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 0mg;
  • Sodium 100mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 22g
    • (Dietary Fiber 2g,
    • Sugars 10g),
  • Protein 1g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 1/2 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 1 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 Choices:
    • 1 1/2;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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    Posted 3/27/2010 5:33:50 PM REPORT ABUSE swim18gurl said:
    Rating:
    sooo delicious!! i used extra banana chips
    This reply was: Helpful  Inspiring
    Posted 9/26/2007 1:12:12 PM REPORT ABUSE Carroll Ann Griesheimer said:
    Rating:
    This snack is delicious as well as healthy. My kids loved it as they were growing up and still eat it now as adults.
    This reply was: Helpful  Inspiring
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