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Prep Time:

15 min

Start to Finish:

30 min

Makes:

20 servings (1/2 cup each)

Tropical Island Chex® Mix

Tropical fruits, coconut and macadamia nuts add a tropical spin to classic Chex® cereal mix that's ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 8 cups Rice Chex® cereal
  • 1 cup shredded coconut, if desired
  • 1 cup dried banana chips
  • 1 package (7 oz) dried tropical three-fruit mix
  • 1 jar (3 oz) macadamia nuts
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup frozen (thawed) pineapple or orange juice concentrate

Directions

  1. In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, coconut, banana chips, tropical three-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 6 to 8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until mixture just begins to brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil; cool about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.

Nutritional Information

  • 1 Serving :
    • Calories : 150 (Calories from Fat: 60)
    • Total Fat : 6g (Saturated Fat: 2½g, Trans Fat: 0g)
    • Cholesterol : 0mg
    • Sodium : 100mg
    • Total Carbohydrate : 22g (Dietary Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 10g)
    • Protein : 1g
  • Percent Daily Value* :
    • Vitamin A (%DV) : 6%
    • Vitamin C (%DV) : 4%
    • Calcium : 4%
    • Iron (%DV) : 20%
  • Exchanges :
    • Starch :
    • Other Carbohydrate : 1
    • Vegetable : 0
    • Fat : 1
  • Carbohydrate Choices :  1.5
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Recipe Tip:

How-To

Use up the extra juice concentrate by mixing with club soda for a tropical drink.