Best Sweet Lemon Snack Mix Recipes

LEMONY SNACK MIX

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I'm on a gluten-restricted diet. I came up with this snack mix one day when I wanted something fast and easy that tasted like lemon bars. It makes a great gift, and folks love the light and fresh citrus flavor. -Patricia Sensenich, Olanthe, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 2-3/4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

5 cups Rice Chex
4 cups Corn Chex
1-1/2 cups white baking chips
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup yellow coarse sugar, optional

Steps:

Place cereals in a large bowl. In top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over hot water, melt baking chips with lemon zest and juice; stir until smooth. Stir in butter until blended., Pour over cereal; toss to coat. Add confectioners' sugar and, if desired, coarse sugar; toss to coat. Spread onto waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

LEMON BUDDIES CHEX™ MIX

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Go for the snappy twist of lemon with this mix from citrus-producing powerhouse Florida.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Snack

Time 15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

9 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
1 1/4 cups white vanilla baking chips
4 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chips, lemon peel and juice uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until smooth. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; gently shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g

CHEX® LEMON BUDDIES

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Stir up a delicious snack that is bursting with a bright lemony flavor!

Provided by Chex

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Chex® Party Mix

Time 15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

9 cups Rice Chex® cereal
1 ¼ cups white vanilla baking chips
¼ cup butter or margarine
4 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
In 1-quart microwaveable bowl, microwave chips, butter, lemon peel and juice uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; gently shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 127.3 mg, Sugar 10.9 g