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Banana Foster Chex Mix

Irresistible Banana Foster Chex Mix: The Snack You'll Crave

A quick and easy Banana Foster Chex Mix that combines cereals, nuts, and banana flavor in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cereal Base
  • 4 cups Honey Nut Chex or any similar cereal
  • 4 cups Cinnamon Chex or additional Honey Nut Chex
For the Nuts
  • 1 cup Pecan Halves or walnuts, almonds
For the Flavoring
  • 1 cup Dried Banana Chips or fresh banana slices
  • 1/2 cup Butter cubed, can substitute with coconut oil
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar packed, can use coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon optional
  • 1 teaspoon Banana Extract or omit for a lighter taste
  • 1 teaspoon Rum Extract or vanilla extract as a substitute

Equipment

  • Large microwave-safe bowl
  • Small microwave-safe bowl
  • spatula
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Banana Foster Chex Mix
  1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix together Honey Nut Chex, Cinnamon Chex, pecan halves, and dried banana chips. Stir gently until evenly distributed.
  2. In a separate small microwave-safe bowl, combine cubed butter, packed brown sugar, and cinnamon. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, stirring halfway, until melted.
  3. Stir in banana extract and rum extract to the syrup mixture until well combined.
  4. Pour the syrup over the cereal mixture and gently toss to coat.
  5. Microwave the coated cereal mix on high for 3 minutes, stirring every minute.
  6. Spread the hot Chex mix onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper and allow to cool completely.
  7. Transfer the cooled Chex mix into an airtight container for storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Can freeze for longer storage.

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