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.
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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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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