Sweet and Spicy Beer Nuts Chex Mix

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Sweet and Spicy Beer Nuts Chex Mix
15 min.
20
140kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your snacking game? Introducing the Sweet and Spicy Beer Nuts Chex Mix, a delightful blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and keep your guests coming back for more! Perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual get-together, game day, or simply a cozy night in, this vegetarian-friendly snack is sure to impress.

In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a batch of this irresistible mix that combines the crunch of corn and rice cereals with the satisfying bite of pretzel nuggets and the nutty goodness of beer nuts. The secret lies in the sweet and spicy coating made from brown ale beer, brown sugar, and a kick of chili powder and cayenne pepper. This unique combination creates a mouthwatering contrast that is both sweet and savory, making it the ultimate snack for any palate.

With only 140 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you serve it as an antipasti, starter, or simply as a snack, this Chex mix is bound to be a hit. So gather your ingredients, fire up the microwave, and get ready to treat yourself and your friends to a snack that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • cups cornflakes 
  • cups rice chex 
  • cups pretzel nuggets 
  • 1.5 cups beer 
  • 0.5 cup ale 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • tablespoons butter 
  • tablespoon chili powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper red (cayenne)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • aluminum foil
  • microwave
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, pretzels and nuts.
  2. In 4-cup microwavable measuring cup, place ale. Microwave uncovered on High 4 to 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until reduced to 1/4 cup. Stir in brown sugar, butter, chili powder, salt and red pepper. Microwave on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved.
  3. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
  4. Microwave uncovered on High 6 to 8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until mixture just begins to brown.
  5. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Calories140kcal
Protein7.15%
Fat18.04%
Carbs74.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.15
Glycemic Load
0.34
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
5.8921739173972%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.09mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:139.87kcal
6.99%
Fat:2.69g
4.14%
Saturated Fat:1.53g
9.54%
Carbohydrates:25.13g
8.38%
Net Carbohydrates:24.36g
8.86%
Sugar:5.43g
6.04%
Cholesterol:6.12mg
2.04%
Sodium:363.9mg
15.82%
Alcohol:0.92g
100%
Alcohol %:1.83%
100%
Protein:2.4g
4.8%
Iron:3.51mg
19.51%
Folate:61.65µg
15.41%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
11.06%
Vitamin B3:2.17mg
10.87%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.71%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.69%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.16%
Vitamin B12:0.59µg
9.84%
Vitamin A:397.59IU
7.95%
Zinc:0.83mg
5.53%
Calcium:31.8mg
3.18%
Fiber:0.76g
3.04%
Vitamin C:2.4mg
2.91%
Vitamin D:0.4µg
2.68%
Selenium:1.8µg
2.58%
Phosphorus:18.9mg
1.89%
Copper:0.03mg
1.59%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.56%
Magnesium:6.14mg
1.54%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.11%
Potassium:38.4mg
1.1%