
Servings:
16
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Ingredients
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5 cupsMini-Wheats® Frosted Bite Sizesee savings

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1 1/2 cupssmall pretzel twistssee savings

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1/2 cupdry roasted peanutssee savings

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2 tablespoonsmargarinesee savings

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2 tablespoonslight corn syrupsee savings

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1/2 cupsmooth peanut buttersee savings

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1 cupraisinssee savings

Directions
1.
In medium bowl, measure KELLOGG'S MINI-WHEATS Frosted Bite Size cereal, pretzels and peanuts. Set aside.
2.
In large microwave-safe bowl, heat margarine, corn syrup and peanut butter on HIGH for 30 seconds. Stir until smooth. Add cereal mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
3.
Microwave on HIGH a total of 5 minutes, stirring well after 2 and 4 minutes. Use caution, mixture will be hot.
4.
Remove cereal mixture from microwave and mix in raisins. (Use caution, mixture will be hot.) Spread on waxed paper lined baking sheet. When completely cool, store in airtight container.
Note
Microwave cooking times may vary.
VARIATIONS:
Peanut Butter & Jelly - Prepare as above through step 3. Remove from microwave and stir in raisins. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon dry regular strawberry flavored gelatin over hot cereal mixture, tossing gently. (Use caution, mixture will be hot.) Spread on waxed paper lined baking sheet. When completely cool, store in airtight container.
Chocolate-Marshmallow - Prepare as above through step 3. Remove from microwave. Stir in raisins, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels and 1 cup miniature marshmallows, mixing until chocolate is partially melted. Spread on waxed paper lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm. Break into bite size pieces and place in airtight container. Store in refrigerator.
Tropical Fruit - Prepare as above through step 3, adding 2 tablespoons sesame seeds with cereal. Remove from microwave. Stir in 1 package (7 oz.) dried tropical medley chopped fruit. (Use caution, mixture will be hot.) Spread on waxed paper lined baking sheet. When completely cool, store in airtight container.
Yield:
10 cups
CONVENTIONAL METHOD:
In a medium bowl, combine cereal, pretzels and peanuts. In a medium saucepan, heat margarine, corn syrup and peanut butter until margarine is melted and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly. Pour over cereal mixture and toss gently until evenly coated. Transfer mixture to 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350: F about 12 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring after 4 and 10 minutes baking. Use caution, mixture will be hot. Spread on waxed paper lined baking sheet. When completely cool, store in airtight container.
Nutrition information
Calories 210, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, Daily Values: Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 2%, Iron 35%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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