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Spiced Cereal Trail Mix
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  2 ratings : 2 reviews

Spiced Cereal Trail Mix

Cereal and dried fruit mixed with a touch of honey and spice makes a great afternoon snack. From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:15 min
Start to Finish:1 hr
makes:8 servings (1/2 cup each)

Cooking spray
3tablespoons honey
1teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1teaspoon water
1cup Cascadian Farm® organic multi grain cereal squares
1cup Cascadian Farm® organic oats & honey granola
1cup bite-size pretzel twists
1cup dried cranberries or golden raisins
1.Heat oven to 325°F. Lightly spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
2.In small bowl, mix honey, pumpkin pie spice and water.
3.In large bowl, mix multigrain squares, granola and pretzel twists. Spray lightly (15 seconds) with cooking spray, tossing once or twice. Stir in dried cranberries. Drizzle honey mixture over granola mixture; toss gently to coat. Spread evenly in pan.
4.Bake 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Store in airtight container.
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Nutritional Information
1 Serving (1/2 Cup): Calories 160 (Calories from Fat 15); Total Fat 2g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 130mg; Total Carbohydrate 35g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 21g); Protein 2Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 0%; Iron 8Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
MyPyramid Servings 1/4 c Fruits

 
 
 
2 Reviews

 

Exceptional!!!!!!!!
The first time I made this, I cooked it for the 15 minutes it says. However, it was a little dry. The second time I cooked this, I cooked it for only 12 minutes. That made all the difference in the world. I like gooey trail mixes and that is exactly how this turned out. My family loves this recipe so much, that when my husband sees that we are running low, he asks me if I could make some more.
Posted at 3:23 PM on January 25 2008 by Loreen326 , Owensboro KY

 

ok
It could use a little more taste. I will probly make it again. Since it doesnt make a whole lot and I'm the only one who will eat it.
Posted at 10:19 AM on August 22 2007 by slow , blue mounds WI