Tropical Island Chex Mix

Coconut, banana chips, fruit flavors and macadamia nuts add a tropical treat to this island mix. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

August 28, 2017

Ingredients

cups Rice Chex™ cereal (gluten free)

1/2

cup shredded coconut, if desired

1/2

cup dried banana chips

2/3

cup dried tropical three-fruit mix (from 7-oz package)

1/3

cup macadamia nuts

1 1/2

tablespoons butter or margarine

tablespoons packed brown sugar

tablespoons frozen (thawed) pineapple or orange juice concentrate

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In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, coconut, banana chips, tropical fruit mix and nuts.
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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.
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Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 5 minutes, stirring every minute, until mixture begins to brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.

Oven Directions: Heat oven to 300°F. In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, mix cereal, coconut, banana chips, tropical fruit mix and nuts. In 1-quart saucepan, heat butter, brown sugar and pineapple juice concentrate over medium heat until hot. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Bake uncovered 15 minutes; stir. Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer, stirring every 5 minutes, until mixture begins to brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil; cool about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.