Cranberry Orange Snack Mix Recipe
Description:
Indulge in the delightful fusion of tart cranberries and zesty orange with this irresistible Cranberry Orange Snack Mix. Perfect for a quick bite or a party snack, this recipe from lovewithrecipes.com promises to satisfy your cravings in no time!
- Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
- Keywords: < 60 Mins, Easy
- Aggregated Rating: 5 (out of 5)
- Calories: 421.1 per serving
- Fat Content: 29.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 30.5mg
- Sodium Content: 203.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 36.3g
- Fiber Content: 5.2g
- Sugar Content: 19.2g
- Protein Content: 8g
- Recipe Yield: 4 cups
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp corn syrup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 3 cups rice cereal squares
- 1 cup pretzel sticks
- 3/4 cup almonds, sliced
- 1/4 cup orange zest
Instructions:
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Preheat: Preheat your oven to 250Β°F (120Β°C).
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Prepare Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, toss together the rice cereal squares, pretzel sticks, almonds, and orange zest until evenly combined.
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Melt Butter Mixture: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the corn syrup, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground nutmeg until well combined and the sugar has dissolved.
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Coat Snack Mix: Pour the melted butter mixture over the cereal mixture, tossing gently to coat evenly.
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Bake: Spread the coated snack mix evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even baking and prevent burning.
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Add Cranberries: After 40 minutes of baking, sprinkle the dried cranberries over the snack mix and continue baking for the remaining 10 minutes.
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Cool and Serve: Once baked to golden perfection, remove the snack mix from the oven and allow it to cool completely on the baking sheet. Transfer to an airtight container for storage or serve immediately.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 421.1
- Fat: 29.9g
- Saturated Fat: 8.7g
- Cholesterol: 30.5mg
- Sodium: 203.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 36.3g
- Fiber: 5.2g
- Sugar: 19.2g
- Protein: 8g
Tips:
- For added freshness, store the Cranberry Orange Snack Mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Customize the recipe by adding your favorite nuts or dried fruits for a personalized twist.
- Serve this snack mix at parties, picnics, or as an on-the-go snack for a burst of flavor and energy.
- Experiment with different spices to tailor the flavor profile to your liking, such as adding a pinch of cloves or allspice for a warm, aromatic touch.