Best Turtle Power Snack Mix Recipes

TURTLE SNACK MIX

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A decadent turtle sundae I had at a restaurant inspired this sweet-salty snack mix. Just try to stop at one handful! -Priscilla Yee, Concord, CA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 3-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (14-1/4 ounces) Chocolate Chex
1 cup pecan halves, toasted
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup Kraft caramel bits
1 cup miniature pretzels

Steps:

In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix cereal and pecans. In a 2-cup glass measuring cup, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt; microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until smooth, stirring once., Whisk in baking soda. Pour over cereal mixture, toss to coat. Microwave, uncovered, on high 3 minutes, stirring every minute., Spread onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet; immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips and caramel bits (do not stir). Refrigerate until chocolate is set. Break into pieces. Stir in pretzels. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

POWER SNACK MIX

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This snack mix is a perfect gift for someone who needs a little extra get-up-and-go. It's loaded with nuts, seeds and fruit that are all good sources of iron and zinc, which are important nutrients for recovery.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h55m

Yield 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray
1 large egg white
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon wheat germ
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Kosher salt
2 cups mixed nuts (one 10.3-ounce container)
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1/2 cup dried apricots, quartered

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Whisk the egg white in a large bowl until very foamy. Add the brown sugar, wheat germ, oil, chia seeds, soy sauce, cinnamon, vanilla and 1 teaspoon salt and whisk together. Add the nuts, oats and pumpkin seeds and stir until coated. Spread out on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Add the apricots, stir the mixture around and continue to bake until the mixture is golden and no longer looks wet, 15 to 20 minutes more. Let cool completely, about 1 hour. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days.