Lemonade Chex® Mix (1/2 recipe)
Recipe from Betty Crocker

Munch your way through a new twist on Chex® Mix. Frozen lemonade is the flavor secret to a ready-in-minutes snack.


Lemonade Chex® Mix (1/2 recipe)

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Servings: 10 servings (1/2 cup each)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Related Categories: Appetizers, Quick and Easy Snacks
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2   cups
    Corn Chex® cereal
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    Rice Chex® cereal
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  • 1 1/2   cups
    Rice Chex® cereal
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  • 1/2   cup
    sliced almonds
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  • 2   tablespoons
    butter or margarine
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  • 2   tablespoons
    sugar
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  • 2   tablespoons
    frozen (thawed) lemonade concentrate
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Directions
1.
In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals and almonds.
2.
In microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in sugar and lemonade concentrate. Microwave uncovered on High 30 seconds; stir. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
3.
Microwave cereal mixture uncovered on High about 5 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until mixture begins to brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.

Oven Directions:
Heat oven to 300 degrees F. In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, mix cereals and almonds. In 1-quart saucepan, heat butter, sugar and lemonade concentrate over medium heat until hot. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Bake uncovered 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.
Nutrition information
Calories 130 (Calories from Fat 45); Total Fat 5g (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 170mg; Total Carbohydrate 20g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 6g); Protein 3g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 6%; Iron 30%. Exchanges: 1 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fat. Carbohydrate Choices: 1. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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