Best Reduced Fat Munch Mix Recipes

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CHEX® VANILLA CHUNKS



Chex® Vanilla Chunks image

Love to munch? Make a delicious Chex® snack with chocolate, peanuts, marshmallows and pretzels. Make it in minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 50m

Yield 64

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
3 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal
2 cups salted dry-roasted peanuts
2 cups small pretzel twists
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 package (20 oz) vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark)

Steps:

  • Place chocolate chips in freezer to chill. In large bowl, mix cereals, peanuts, pretzels and marshmallows; set aside.
  • In large microwavable bowl, microwave candy coating uncovered on High 1 minute 30 seconds; stir, breaking up large chunks. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until coating can be stirred smooth.
  • Gently and quickly fold cereal mixture into coating with rubber spatula, stirring gently until evenly coated. Stir in chilled chocolate chips. Spread on waxed paper; cool completely, about 30 minutes. Break into chunks. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1/4 Cup, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

WHITE CHOCOLATE MONSTER MUNCH CHEX MIX RECIPE



White Chocolate Monster Munch Chex Mix Recipe image

This chex mix is perfect for parties because it makes a ton! You could even put it into single-serving bags and take for a classroom party.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Dessert     Snack

Time 18m

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 ounces pretzels
2 ½ cups Honey Nut Cheerios
2 ½ cups Corn Chex ((Honey Nut Chex also work great))
1 cup peanuts
2 cups M & M's chocolate candies ((or any kind of M&M's; about a 12 ounce bag))
1 ½ cups Candy Corn
2 cups white chocolate chips ((12 ounce bag))
1 ½ Tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a VERY large bowl (or two medium bowls), combine the first 6 ingredients. Set aside.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, heat white chips and oil on high for 60 seconds (you could also melt chocolate and oil in a double boiler pan).
  • Stir and microwave for another 30 seconds and stir until completely melted and smooth (you may need to microwave for a couple more seconds).
  • Pour melted chocolate over cereal mix and stir until all the cereal is evenly covered with white chocolate.
  • Spread cereal mix on 2 large baking sheets (I used cookie sheets) lined with wax paper.
  • Let cool and then break apart into chunks.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 222 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 32 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

REINDEER SNACK MIX



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Rudolph and his pals will be dashing, dancing and prancing to gobble up this savory snack mix. Humans also will enjoy the buttery, perfectly seasoned and wonderfully crunchy combination. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings (about 2-1/4 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups Bugles
2 cups pretzel sticks
2 cups cheese-flavored snack crackers
1 cup bite-sized Shredded Wheat
1 cup Corn Chex
1 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°. Place first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. In a microwave, melt butter; stir in remaining ingredients. Drizzle over snack mixture; toss to combine. Transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. pan., Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 331mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

HEARTY MUNCH MIX



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Serve this snack in ice cream cones for a fun and good-for-you after-school snack.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups Cheerios™ cereal
2 cups MultiGrain Cheerios™ cereal
2 cups pretzel nuggets
1/2 cup yogurt-covered raisins
1 bag (7 oz) diced dried fruit and raisin mixture

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix all ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

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