Best Lime Time Chex Mix Recipes

LIME TIME CHEX MIX

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Utah's state snack food is gelatin, and for good reason. The average Utah resident eats twice as much lime flavor as the average American!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Snack

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
1 1/2 cups walnut halves
1 cup checkerboard-shaped pretzels
2 teaspoons coarse (kosher or sea) salt
3 drops neon green food color, if desired
1 package (11 oz) white vanilla baking chips
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 box (4-serving size) lime-flavored gelatin
Salt, to taste

Steps:

Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In large bowl, mix cereals, walnuts and pretzels. In small bowl, stir salt and food color until color is evenly distributed.
In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High 30 seconds. Stir; microwave 15 to 30 seconds longer or until chips can be stirred smooth. Stir in oil. Add gelatin; stir until well blended. Pour over cereal mixture; stirring until evenly coated.
Spread on cookie sheet. Sprinkle with salt. Refrigerate uncovered about 5 minutes or until set. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

CHILI-LIME CHEX® MIX

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The zest of lime meets a punch of chili, garlic, onion and cayenne in a corny crunchy cereal mix.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Snack

Time 15m

Yield 22

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

8 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
1 cup corn nuts
1 cup bite-size cheese crackers
1 cup mini pretzel twists
1 cup corn chips
6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, corn nuts, crackers, pretzels and corn chips. Set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in lime juice, lime zest and seasonings. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, stirring thoroughly every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g