Best Antioxidant Almond Snack Mix Recipes

HEART-Y ANTIOXIDANT ALMOND SNACK MIX

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Almonds, dried cranberries, and a mix of good-for-you cereal are coated with dark chocolate in this simple snack mix.

Provided by Almond Board

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Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups multi-grain cereal squares, such as Chex® brand
3 cups fiber cereal twigs, such as Fiber One® brand
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
¾ cup dark chocolate morsels
¾ cup almond butter
½ cup enriched margarine spread, such as Smart Balance® brand (may use butter)
¾ cup almond flour
¼ cup sliced almonds
¾ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Line a large sheet pan with waxed paper. Place cereal and dried cranberries in a large resealable plastic bag. In a microwavable bowl, add chocolate chips, almond butter and enriched margarine spread (or butter). Microwave on High heat, uncovered, for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave for another 30 seconds; remove and stir until smooth.
Pour chocolate mixture into plastic bag, seal and shake to coat evenly. Add almond flour, sliced almonds and confectioners sugar. Reseal and shake to coat. Spread mixture on waxed paper and cool completely. Refrigerate in an airtight container; mix can be stored for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 146.9 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

ANTIOXIDANT ALMOND SNACK MIX

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Categories Chocolate Nut Kid-Friendly Edible Gift

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups (750 mL) multi-grain cereal squares, such as Chex brand
3 cups (750 mL) fibre cereal twigs, such as Fibre One brand
1 cup (250 mL) sweetened dried cranberries
3/4 cup (175 mL) dark chocolate morsels
3/4 cup (175 mL) almond butter
1/2 cup (125 mL) enriched margarine or butter
3/4 cup (175 mL) almond flour
1/4 cup (50 mL) sliced almonds
3/4 cup (175 mL) confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Line a large sheet pan with waxed paper. Place cereal and dried cranberries in a large resealable plastic bag. In a microwavable bowl, add chocolate chips, almond butter and margarine. Microwave on High heat, uncovered, for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave for another 30 seconds; remove and stir until smooth. Pour chocolate mixture into plastic bag, seal and shake to coat evenly. Add almond flour, sliced almonds and confectioners' sugar. Reseal and shake to coat. Spread mixture on waxed paper and cool completely. Refrigerate in an airtight container; mix can be stored for up to 1 week.