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Tropical Island Chex Mix

Name: Tropical Island Chex Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 4 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; 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons frozen (thawed) pineapple or orange juice concentrate

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Prep 10 min
Total 25 min
Servings 10

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

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated Aug 28, 2017

Ingredients

4 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
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons frozen (thawed) pineapple or orange juice concentrate

Steps

1

In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, coconut, banana chips, tropical 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 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.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

tip 1
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.

Nutrition

150 Calories, 7g Total Fat, 1g Protein, 22g Total Carbohydrate, 10g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 150

Calories from Fat: 60

Total Fat: 7g; 10%

Saturated Fat: 2 1/2g; 13%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%

Sodium: 110mg; 5%

Potassium: 150mg; 4%

Total Carbohydrate: 22g; 7%

Dietary Fiber: 1g; 5%

Sugars: 10g

Protein: 1g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 8%; 8%

Vitamin C: 4%; 4%

Calcium: 6%; 6%

Iron: 20%; 20%

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;