OAT SNACK MIX

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"Kids of all ages seem to enjoy the creative combination of ingredients in this not-so-sweet mix," says Patti Brandt of Reedsburg, Wisconsin. "My three children would rather munch on this snack than on candy."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 55m

Yield about 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups square oat cereal
1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chocolate-covered raisins

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Cook until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved; stir until smooth. , In a large bowl, combine the cereal, oats and nuts. Drizzle with butter mixture; toss to coat. , Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 275° for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cranberries and chocolate-covered raisins. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625 calories, Fat 32g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 496mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 12g protein.