Toffee Crunch Snack Mix

Gluten Free
Health score
21%
Toffee Crunch Snack Mix
80 min.
12
328kcal

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Indulge in a delightful treat that perfectly balances sweet and crunchy with our Toffee Crunch Snack Mix! This gluten-free snack is not only easy to make but also a crowd-pleaser, making it an ideal choice for gatherings, movie nights, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. With a rich combination of Nature Valley® oats 'n dark chocolate protein granola and crunchy pecans, every bite is a delightful explosion of flavor and texture.

The magic begins with a luscious toffee coating made from brown sugar and butter, which adds a decadent sweetness that envelops the granola and nuts. After a quick bake in the oven, the mixture transforms into a crunchy, golden snack that’s impossible to resist. Once cooled, we fold in creamy milk chocolate chips for an extra layer of indulgence that will have everyone reaching for more.

Ready in just 80 minutes and yielding 12 generous servings, this Toffee Crunch Snack Mix is perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself! Whether you’re looking for a tasty appetizer to kick off a party or a satisfying snack to enjoy throughout the day, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. So gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and get ready to create a deliciously addictive treat that will leave everyone wanting seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • cups oats 'n chocolate protein granola dark nature valley®
  • cup milk chocolate chips 
  • cup pecans chopped

Equipment

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

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray.
  2. Place granola and pecans on foil.
  3. In 1-quart saucepan, heat butter and brown sugar to rolling boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Boil 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Immediately pour over granola mixture; gently toss to evenly coat.
  4. Bake 10 minutes.
  5. Let cool 1 hour. Break into pieces.
  6. Transfer mixture to bowl; add chocolate chips, and toss to combine. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories328kcal
Protein19.04%
Fat51.21%
Carbs29.75%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5
Glycemic Load
0.04
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
25.194348213141%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.98mg
Delphinidin
0.66mg
Catechin
0.66mg
Epigallocatechin
0.51mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:327.77kcal
16.39%
Fat:20.08g
30.9%
Saturated Fat:8.9g
55.6%
Carbohydrates:26.25g
8.75%
Net Carbohydrates:21.41g
7.79%
Sugar:18.62g
20.69%
Cholesterol:52.1mg
17.37%
Sodium:174.56mg
7.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.81g
33.61%
Vitamin B1:1.25mg
83.41%
Vitamin B6:1.61mg
80.54%
Vitamin B5:8.04mg
80.42%
Vitamin B2:1.37mg
80.3%
Vitamin B3:16mg
80.01%
Vitamin B12:4.78µg
79.65%
Calcium:209.58mg
20.96%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.73%
Fiber:4.84g
19.36%
Potassium:301.03mg
8.6%
Copper:0.11mg
5.67%
Vitamin A:241.45IU
4.83%
Magnesium:12.01mg
3%
Zinc:0.42mg
2.82%
Phosphorus:27.8mg
2.78%
Vitamin E:0.35mg
2.31%
Iron:0.3mg
1.65%