SPICY CHOCOLATE ORANGE SNACK MIX

Spicy Chocolate Orange Snack Mix image

This munchable treat gets an extra zing from orange zest and a pop from cayenne pepper. Set out a bowl to snack on through the day or during a holiday movie night! -Erica Wilson, Beverly, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

5 cups Rice Chex
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

Place cereal in a large bowl. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine butter, orange juice, cayenne and orange zest. Microwave, covered, on high for 45 seconds; stir. Cook 15-30 seconds longer or until butter is melted; stir until smooth. Pour over cereal. , Microwave in batches on high for 3 minutes, stirring every minute. Spread onto waxed paper to cool. Stir in chips. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.