Microwave Snack Mix

Dairy Free
Health score
32%
Microwave Snack Mix
15 min.
15
355kcal

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If you're on the hunt for a quick and delightful snack to keep your energy up throughout the day, look no further than this Microwave Snack Mix! Perfectly tailored for those who appreciate a dairy-free option, this fun and colorful mix is ideal for gatherings, movie nights, or simply satisfying your craving for something crunchy and sweet.

This recipe is not only easy to whip up in just 15 minutes, but it also yields an impressive 15 servings, making it great for sharing with friends and family. The combination of candy-coated chocolate pieces and dried cherries adds a touch of sweetness, while the variety of cereals and pretzel sticks deliver that irresistible crunch. It's a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will keep everyone coming back for more.

Plus, with its ability to be made in the microwave, there's no need to heat up your kitchen or dirty too many dishes. Just gather your ingredients, toss them together, and let the microwave do the magic! Once cooled, you can store this snack mix in an airtight container, ensuring that your tasty treat is ready whenever you need a quick pick-me-up. Dive into this fun snack adventure and treat your taste buds to a flavorful explosion!

Ingredients

  • cup m&m candies 
  • cups corn flakes/bran flakes crisp
  • cups cornflakes 
  • cup cherries dried
  • cups pretzel sticks 
  • oz ranch seasoning 
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 
  • cups wheat chex crisp

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • wax paper
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Whisk together Ranch dressing mix and 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a large microwave-safe glass bowl. Stir in oatmeal cereal squares and next 3 ingredients.
  2. Microwave mixture at HIGH 2 minutes, and stir well. Microwave at HIGH 2 more minutes, and stir well.
  3. Spread mixture in a single layer on wax paper, and let cool 30 minutes.
  4. Add cherries and candy pieces. Store in an airtight container up to 5 days.
  5. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Quaker Essentials Oatmeal Squares for crisp oatmeal cereal squares, Crispix for corn-and-rice cereal, and Wheat Chex for wheat cereal squares.

Nutrition Facts

Calories355kcal
Protein8.58%
Fat14.33%
Carbs77.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.35
Glycemic Load
8.37
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
29.83739124692%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:354.65kcal
17.73%
Fat:6.1g
9.39%
Saturated Fat:2.3g
14.35%
Carbohydrates:73.89g
24.63%
Net Carbohydrates:64.82g
23.57%
Sugar:20.07g
22.3%
Cholesterol:2.08mg
0.69%
Sodium:742.65mg
32.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.22g
16.44%
Vitamin D:40.72µg
271.49%
Folate:489.56µg
122.39%
Iron:19mg
105.55%
Vitamin B1:0.59mg
39.21%
Vitamin B3:7.77mg
38.83%
Zinc:5.82mg
38.79%
Vitamin B2:0.65mg
38.22%
Vitamin B6:0.75mg
37.26%
Vitamin B12:2.19µg
36.5%
Fiber:9.08g
36.3%
Vitamin A:1121.17IU
22.42%
Phosphorus:202.18mg
20.22%
Manganese:0.36mg
18.23%
Magnesium:62.93mg
15.73%
Calcium:129.82mg
12.98%
Vitamin C:7.45mg
9.04%
Selenium:4.99µg
7.13%
Potassium:239.85mg
6.85%
Copper:0.06mg
3.14%
Vitamin K:2.99µg
2.85%
Vitamin E:0.22mg
1.48%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.08%
Source:My Recipes