Sweet and Spicy High-Protein Snack Mix

Sweet and Spicy High-Protein Snack Mix

This snack mix gets its sweet from honey and dried cherries and its spicy from chili powder and cayenne pepper. These flavors meld well in your mouth with high-protein items like cereals, sunflower seeds, nuts, and pieces of 100% smoked beef snack sticks. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Yield:
7 1/2 cups
Servings:
15

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups wheat cereal squares
  • 1 cup toasted oat cereal
  • 1 cup small pretzels
  • 1 cup bite-sized cheese crackers
  • ½ cup unsalted sunflower seeds
  • 1 ½ cups unsalted mixed nuts
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 ½ tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup dried cherries
  • 2 (1.5 ounce) packages 100% smoked beef sticks, cut into bite-sized pieces

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

Step 2
Combine wheat cereal squares, oat cereal, pretzels, crackers, sunflower seeds, and nuts in a large bowl. Set aside.

Step 3
Combine butter, honey, Worcestershire sauce, salt, cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small saucepan and over medium-low heat. Mix until butter is melted and spices are blended in smoothly. Pour seasoned butter over dry mixture and stir until well combined. Spread out onto a large baking sheet.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Let cool completely.

Step 5
Mix in dried cherries and smoked beef stick pieces.

Cook’s Notes:

If you like it spicier, add 1 tablespoon of your favorite hot sauce or another 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the sauce mix.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

278
Calories
17g
Fat
28g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 278
% Daily Value *
Total Fat17g 21%
Saturated Fat5g 23%
Cholesterol12mg 4%
Sodium406mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate28g 10%
Dietary Fiber4g 14%
Total Sugars9g
Protein6g
Vitamin C2mg 11%
Calcium55mg 4%
Iron4mg 21%
Potassium182mg 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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