08 Qa How Come Im Not Hungry Crunchy Fruit Snack Mix Recipes

NUT-FREE RANCH-FLAVORED CRISPY CEREAL SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Combine the buttermilk powder, garlic powder, onion powder, 2 teaspoons salt and the cayenne in a small bowl. Toss together the cereal, peas, bagel chips and pretzels in a large microwave-safe bowl.
• Microwave the butter, lemon zest, chives and parsley in a microwave-safe small bowl on high for 30 seconds; stir, then microwave until the butter is melted, about 15 seconds more. Stir in the vinegar. Pour the mixture over the cereal mixture, and toss well to coat. Sprinkle the buttermilk powder mixture on top, and toss well to coat.
• Microwave the snack mix on high for 2 minutes; stir, then microwave for 3 minutes more, stirring well every 45 seconds or so. Spread the mixture on a large rimmed baking sheet, and let cool and dry for 10 minutes before packing into airtight containers. The mix will keep for 2 days at room temperature.

CRUNCHY SNACK MIX

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix all ingredients.
• Store in covered container up to 1 month.

CRUNCHY FRUIT SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Heat oven to 300° F. In large bowl, place cereal, almonds and fruit; set aside.
• In 1-quart saucepan, heat brown sugar and butter over low heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted. Stir in cinnamon and ginger. Pour over cereal mixture; toss until evenly coated. Spread in ungreased 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan.
• Bake 15 minutes, stirring twice. Spread on waxed paper. Cool about 30 minutes. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.

CRUNCHY SNACK MIX

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Spread cereal in a large roasting pan. Pour syrup mixture over cereal and stir until well coated. Sprinkle with nuts and stir. , Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Break apart and store in airtight containers.

SWEET 'N' CRUNCHY SNACK MIX

Steps:

• In a roasting pan, combine the cereals, pretzels and peanuts; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Boil slowly for 4 minutes without stirring. , Remove from the heat; stir in cream of tartar and baking soda. Stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal mixture and stir gently to coat. Bake at 300° for 30 minutes, stirring once. Spread on foil to cool. Store in an airtight container.

CRUNCHY VEGETABLE SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Slice carrots, potatoes, and turnips, paper thin, lengthwise or widthwise, on a mandoline. Slice celery root and leeks, lengthwise. Re-rinse leeks.
• Working with one kind of vegetable at a time, arrange on a double layer of paper towel placing pieces close together but not touching. Sprinkle with seasoning, if desired.
• Microwave vegetables on high; the following are approximate times. Carrots and bell peppers: 2 minutes, turn, 2 more minutes. Sweet potatoes, turnips, celery: 2 minutes, turn, 1 1/2 more minutes. Potatoes: 1 1/2 minutes, turn, 1 1/2 more minutes. Leeks: 1 1/2 minutes, turn, 1 more minute. Pumpkin seeds: 8 to 9 minutes, turning every 3 minutes. Chickpeas and green peas: 8 to 10 minutes, turning every 3 minutes. Sage, rosemary, chives: 1 minute, turn, 1 more minute. Sprouts: 6 to 8 minutes, turning every 3 minutes.
• Let cool before eating. Store in airtight containers for up to 3 days; keep green peas in an open container and eat within 2 days.

NO-BAKE SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Whisk oil, seasoning blend, dill, and cayenne together in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium (50%) power for 3 minutes; this helps the oil to become a little thinner and easier to cover snack mix. Whisk in ranch mix until blended.
• Place cheese puffs, savory snack mix, pretzels, and oyster crackers into a large container or a large paper bag. Pour oil mixture in a little at a time, stirring to evenly distribute.

CRUNCHY FRUIT SNACK MIX

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 300°. Place cereal, almonds and fruit in large bowl. Heat brown sugar and butter in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted. Stir in cinnamon and ginger.2. Pour sugar mixture over cereal mixture toss until evenly coated. Spread in ungreased jelly roll pan, 15½x10½ x1 inch.3. Bake 15 minutes, stirring twice. Cool 30 minutes. Store in airtight container at room temperature."Keep this easy cereal snack mix that's loaded with nuts and dried fruit on hand. Munch on small amounts often, even if you're not feeling too hungry." ---Dr. GhoshNUTRITION FACTS: High in iron and folic acid good source of fiber1 Serving: Calories 130 (Calories from Fat 25) Fat 3g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 5mg Sodium 85mg Potassium 240mg Carbohydrate 27g (Dietary Fiber 3g) Protein 2g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 14% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 8% Iron 32% Folic Acid 28% Magnesium 6% DIET EXCHANGES: 1Starch, 1 FruitFrom "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.