Maple Roasted Chex Mix

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Maple Roasted Chex Mix
20 min.
16
490kcal

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Looking for a delightful snack that’s both satisfying and easy to make? Look no further than this Maple Roasted Chex Mix! Perfect for gatherings, movie nights, or simply as a tasty treat to enjoy at home, this recipe combines the crunch of Honey Nut cereal with the nutty goodness of roasted salted almonds and the sweet-tart flavor of dried cranberries. It’s a snack that everyone will love!

What makes this Chex Mix even more appealing is that it’s vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves 16 people, making it an ideal choice for parties or family get-togethers. With a caloric content of 490 kcal per serving, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that won’t derail your healthy eating goals.

The star of this recipe is the rich maple flavor, enhanced by a blend of light corn syrup and dark maple syrup, which creates a deliciously sticky coating that binds all the ingredients together. As you microwave the mixture, the aroma of maple fills your kitchen, promising a treat that’s as delightful to the senses as it is to the taste buds. Once cooled, simply break it into bite-sized pieces and store it in an airtight container for a snack that’s ready whenever you are!

Ingredients

  • cup almonds salted
  • 0.3 cup plus light
  • cup cranberries dried
  • cups honey 
  • 0.5 teaspoon peppermint flavoring 
  • 0.3 cup maple syrup dark

Equipment

  • bowl
  • microwave
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, almonds and cranberries.
  2. In 4-cup glass measuring cup, mix corn syrup and maple syrup. Microwave uncovered on High about 1 minute or until boiling; stir in maple flavoring.
  3. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
  4. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 4 minutes or until cereal begins to brown.
  5. Spread on waxed paper. Cool. Break into bite-size pieces. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Calories490kcal
Protein1.72%
Fat7.7%
Carbs90.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.36
Glycemic Load
56.72
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
4.6760869544485%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.27mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.11mg
Epigallocatechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
0.24mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.18mg
Quercetin
0.37mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:490.2kcal
24.51%
Fat:4.55g
7%
Saturated Fat:0.35g
2.16%
Carbohydrates:120.44g
40.15%
Net Carbohydrates:118.66g
43.15%
Sugar:117.37g
130.41%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:9.31mg
0.4%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.29g
4.58%
Manganese:0.44mg
22.09%
Vitamin E:2.45mg
16.31%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.72%
Copper:0.14mg
7.13%
Fiber:1.77g
7.09%
Magnesium:28.09mg
7.02%
Iron:0.9mg
5%
Phosphorus:48.68mg
4.87%
Potassium:146.7mg
4.19%
Zinc:0.62mg
4.17%
Calcium:38.53mg
3.85%
Vitamin B3:0.52mg
2.61%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.28%
Selenium:1.47µg
2.09%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.72%
Folate:6.47µg
1.62%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.45%