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.

TEQUILA-LIME COCKTAIL SNACK MIX

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Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 11 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cups bite-size tortilla chips
4 cups popcorn
3 cups square corn cereal
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons tequila
2 tablespoons jalapeno or green hot sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Zest of 3 limes plus juice of 1 lime

Steps:

In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix together the tortilla chips, popcorn and corn cereal.
In a small pot, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the tequila, hot sauce, salt and lime zest and juice until well combined. While mixing, slowly pour over the cereal mixture; mix until everything is well coated.
Microwave for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let cool. Store in a resealable bag or airtight container.

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