Santa Snack Mix

Vegetarian
Health score
13%
Santa Snack Mix
15 min.
10
409kcal

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Get ready to indulge in a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion! Introducing the Santa Snack Mix, a vegetarian-friendly recipe that’s not only quick to prepare but also bursting with flavor. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a delicious snack that serves up to 10 people, making it an ideal choice for gatherings, movie nights, or simply satisfying those mid-afternoon cravings.

This festive mix combines the wholesome goodness of multigrain cluster cereal and toasted oat bran, creating a crunchy base that’s both nutritious and satisfying. The addition of honey and butter brings a sweet, rich flavor that perfectly complements the nutty pecans and chewy red raisins. With a hint of allspice, this snack mix offers a warm, inviting aroma that will fill your kitchen and entice everyone around.

Not only is this recipe easy to make, but it also packs a punch with 409 calories per serving, making it a guilt-free indulgence. Whether you’re looking for a quick appetizer, a fun snack, or a unique addition to your antipasti spread, the Santa Snack Mix is sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and let’s get mixing!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • cup corn flakes/bran flakes 
  • teaspoon ground allspice 
  • 0.8 cup honey 
  • cups oat bran toasted
  • cup pecans chopped
  • cup raisins red
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • aluminum foil
  • wax paper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 25
  2. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Cook honey and butter together in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted and mixture is blended and smooth (about 5 minutes).
  4. Pour honey mixture over cereal mixture, stirring to coat.
  5. Spread in a single layer on a lightly greased aluminum foil-lined 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.
  6. Bake at 250 for 55 minutes, stirring once every 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in raisins, and bake 5 more minutes.
  7. Spread immediately on wax paper; cool 20 minutes. Store in an airtight container up to 1 week.
  8. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Quaker Oat Bran for toasted oat bran cereal and Kashi GOLEAN Crunch for multigrain cluster cereal.

Nutrition Facts

Calories409kcal
Protein8.16%
Fat36.91%
Carbs54.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.28
Glycemic Load
32.19
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
19.711304312167%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.17mg
Delphinidin
0.79mg
Catechin
0.79mg
Epigallocatechin
0.61mg
Epicatechin
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.25mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:408.64kcal
20.43%
Fat:20.61g
31.7%
Saturated Fat:7.19g
44.96%
Carbohydrates:68.99g
23%
Net Carbohydrates:58.74g
21.36%
Sugar:22.75g
25.28%
Cholesterol:24.4mg
8.13%
Sodium:159.87mg
6.95%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.25g
20.5%
Manganese:3.4mg
170.04%
Vitamin B1:0.7mg
46.84%
Phosphorus:415.32mg
41.53%
Fiber:10.25g
41%
Selenium:24.62µg
35.17%
Magnesium:140.51mg
35.13%
Iron:4.49mg
24.95%
Copper:0.4mg
19.92%
Zinc:2.28mg
15.21%
Folate:55.39µg
13.85%
Potassium:475.36mg
13.58%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.69%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.21%
Vitamin B5:0.88mg
8.82%
Vitamin A:390.82IU
7.82%
Vitamin B3:1.45mg
7.23%
Vitamin E:0.93mg
6.21%
Calcium:46.9mg
4.69%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.65%
Vitamin K:2.77µg
2.64%
Vitamin C:1.11mg
1.34%
Source:My Recipes