Crisp and Spicy Snack Mix

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Crisp and Spicy Snack Mix
45 min.
8
161kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and satisfying snack that won't derail your healthy eating goals? Look no further than this Crisp and Spicy Snack Mix! Perfect for gatherings, movie nights, or simply as a midday pick-me-up, this vegetarian snack mix is bursting with flavor and crunch.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a delightful blend of reduced-fat cheddar crackers, corn and rice cereal, and tiny pretzel twists, all seasoned with a zesty combination of chili powder and ground cumin. The addition of ginger stir-fry sauce adds a unique twist that elevates this snack mix to a whole new level of deliciousness.

With only 161 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying the perfect balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates. This snack mix is not only easy to make but also incredibly versatile—feel free to customize it with your favorite nuts or seeds for an extra crunch!

So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy a snack that’s as tasty as it is wholesome. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 tablespoons butter melted
  • 0.5 cup cheddar crackers reduced-fat (such as Cheez-It)
  • teaspoon chili powder 
  • cups crisscross of corn and rice cereal (such as Crispix)
  • tablespoon ginger stir-fry sauce (such as Lawry's)
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • cup tiny pretzel twists 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup wheat crackers reduced-fat (such as Wheat Thins)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 25
  2. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Combine butter, stir-fry sauce, powder, cumin, and salt; drizzle over cereal mixture, tossing to coat.
  4. Spread mixture into a jelly roll pan coated with cooking spray.
  5. Bake at 250 for 30 minutes or until crisp, stirring twice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories161kcal
Protein9.18%
Fat39.4%
Carbs51.42%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.5
Glycemic Load
3.47
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.8334782926933%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:161.32kcal
8.07%
Fat:7.18g
11.04%
Saturated Fat:3.22g
20.12%
Carbohydrates:21.07g
7.02%
Net Carbohydrates:19.58g
7.12%
Sugar:2.72g
3.03%
Cholesterol:12.71mg
4.24%
Sodium:365.52mg
15.89%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.76g
7.53%
Iron:2.84mg
15.77%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.38%
Folate:36.36µg
9.09%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.06%
Vitamin B3:1.58mg
7.92%
Vitamin B12:0.43µg
7.16%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
7.1%
Vitamin A:338.68IU
6.77%
Calcium:64.56mg
6.46%
Fiber:1.49g
5.95%
Phosphorus:49.21mg
4.92%
Selenium:2.91µg
4.16%
Manganese:0.08mg
3.84%
Zinc:0.41mg
2.75%
Vitamin C:1.65mg
2%
Magnesium:7.9mg
1.97%
Vitamin D:0.29µg
1.96%
Vitamin E:0.25mg
1.69%
Copper:0.03mg
1.56%
Potassium:42.67mg
1.22%
Source:My Recipes