Caribbean Crunch
Recipe from Betty Crocker

From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Want a delicious nibble? No problem, Mon! Dip into this sweet and salty snack with popcorn, cinnamony cereal, peanuts and a sprinkle of coconut for good measure.


Caribbean Crunch

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Servings: 20 servings (1/2 cup each)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Related Categories: Appetizers, Caribbean Cuisine

 
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Ingredients
  • 3  cups
    Cinnamon Toast Crunch® cereal
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  • 1  cup
    salted peanuts
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  • 1  cup
    raisins
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  • 1  cup
    dried banana chips
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  • 2  tablespoons
    butter or magarine
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  • 2  tablespoons
    honey
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    ground cinnamon
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 4 cups
    popped popcorn
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  • 1  cup
    flaked coconut
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Directions
1.
Heat oven to 300 degrees F.
2.
In ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan, mix cereal, peanuts, raisins and banana chips. In 1-quart saucepan, heat butter and honey over low heat until butter is melted. Stir in cinnamon and salt; pour over cereal mixture, tossing until evenly coated.
3.
Bake uncovered 10 minutes, stirring once. Stir in popcorn and coconut. Sprinkle with additional salt if desired. Store in airtight container.

Tip:
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 150 (Calories from Fat 70); Total Fat 8g (Saturated Fat 3g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 115mg; Total Carbohydrate 16g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 10g); Protein 3g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 2%; Iron 8%. Exchanges: 0 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat. Carbohydrate Choices: 1. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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