Lemonade Chex® Mix

Prep 10 min
Total 10 min
Servings 20

Munch your way through a new twist on Chex® Mix. Frozen lemonade is the flavor secret to a ready-in-minutes snack. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated August 28, 2017

Ingredients

cups Corn Chex™ cereal

cups Rice Chex™ cereal

cups Wheat Chex™ cereal

cup sliced almonds

1/4

cup butter or margarine

1/4

cup sugar

1/4

cup frozen (thawed) lemonade concentrate

Steps

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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.

Expert Tips

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 Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 130
Calories from Fat: 45

% Daily Value

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

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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