Crunchy Munchy Snack Mix

Kick up the calcium with this make-your-own snack mix!

Yield: 10 servings

Preparation Time: 5 min; Cook Time: 25 min

Ingredients

2 cups whole grain square cereal

2 cups honey sweetened oat cereal

3 cups (about 2 1/2 ounces) pretzel sticks

1/2 cup sunflower seed kernels

1 Tablespoon butter

1 Tablespoon canola oil

1 Tablespoon water

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup dried cranberries, raisins or dried cherries

1 package (8 ounces) reduced fat cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese cubes

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Nutrition Facts

Yield: 10 servings

Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:

Calories: 260

Calories From Fat: 108

Total Fat: 12g

Saturated Fat: 6g

Cholesterol: 20mg

Sodium: 370mg

Total Carbohydrates: 31g

Dietary Fiber: 2g

Protein: 9g

Calcium 20% daily value

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F

Mix cereals, pretzel sticks and sunflower seed kernels in large bowl; set aside.

Melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat; stir in oil, water and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in cinnamon and mix well. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.

Spread into 9x13- inch baking pan. Bake 20 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes (be careful not to overcook). Spread on waxed paper or aluminum foil; cool completely.

Toss with dried cranberries; store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

Toss in cheese cubes just before serving.

Photo and recipe compliments of The Midwest Dairy Association, www.midwestdairy.com

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