Sugar and Spice Chex Mix
✨ Description: Whip up a delightful batch of Sugar and Spice Chex Mix, perfect for sharing with family and friends. This irresistible snack from Love With Recipes is both sweet and savory, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
⏲️ Total Time: 1 hour
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🍽️ Cook Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups Chex cereal (any variety you prefer)
- 2 cups pretzel sticks
- 2 cups mixed nuts (such as peanuts, cashews, or almonds)
- 1 ½ cups popcorn (popped, unsalted)
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 cup dried fruit (optional, such as raisins or cranberries)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 300°F (150°C). This ensures that your Chex Mix will bake evenly and become perfectly crispy.
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Prepare the Baking Sheet: Lightly spray a jelly roll pan or large cookie sheet with cooking spray. This will prevent the Chex Mix from sticking and help it bake to a golden perfection.
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Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Chex cereal, pretzel sticks, mixed nuts, and popcorn. If you’re adding dried fruit, toss it in now. This blend of crunchy textures will form the base of your Chex Mix.
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Prepare the Coating: In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until they become frothy. Then add the orange juice, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract if using. Continue to beat until the mixture is well combined and slightly thickened.
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Combine and Coat: Pour the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the cereal mixture in the large bowl. Stir gently but thoroughly until all the pieces are evenly coated with the sweet, spiced mixture.
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Spread and Bake: Spread the coated mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes. Every 15 minutes, give the mixture a good stir to ensure it bakes evenly and crisps up perfectly.
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Cool and Store: Once the Chex Mix is golden brown and crisp, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely on the baking sheet. After cooling, transfer the mix to an airtight container to keep it fresh and crunchy.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 164.3
- Fat: 8.3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 206.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 19.9g
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Sugar: 10.9g
- Protein: 4.9g
This Sugar and Spice Chex Mix is a fantastic choice for a quick and easy snack that’s sure to please both kids and adults alike. Perfect for gatherings, lunchboxes, or just a treat to have on hand, it’s as versatile as it is delicious. Enjoy making and sharing this sweet, spiced snack! 🍿🥨🍬
