Tropical Island Chex® Mix (1/2 Recipe)
Recipe from Betty Crocker

Need a little trip to the tropics? Make classic Chex® cereal mix using tropical fruits, coconut and macadamia nuts. You can do it all in 30 minutes.


Tropical Island 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 Appetizers
 
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Ingredients
  • 4   cups
    Rice Chex® cereal
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  • 1/2   cup
    shredded coconut, if desired
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  • 1/2   cup
    dried banana chips
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  • 2/3   cup
    dried tropical three-fruit mix (from 7-ounce package)
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  • 1/3   cup
    macadamia nuts
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  • 1 1/2   tablespoons
    butter
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  • 2   tablespoons
    packed brown sugar
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  • 2   tablespoons
    frozen (thawed) pineapple or orange juice concentrate
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Directions
1.
In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, coconut, banana chips, tropical fruit mix and nuts.
2.
In microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in brown sugar and pineapple juice concentrate. Microwave uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until hot; stir. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
3.
Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 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 cereal, coconut, banana chips, tropical fruit mix and nuts. In 1-quart saucepan, heat butter, brown sugar and pineapple juice 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; cool about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.
Nutrition information
Calories 140 (Calories from Fat 50); Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 2 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 100mg; Total Carbohydrate 21g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 10g); Protein 1g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 4%; Iron 20%. Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fat. Carbohydrate Choices: 1 1/2. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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