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Cinnamon-Almond Cereal Snack Mix
Sweet cinnamon butter meets a crunchy blend of toasted cereals, sliced almonds, and dried fruit in this homemade snack mix. It's the kind of grab-and-go breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up you'll want to keep stocked in the pantry. The addition of banana chips and dried blueberries brings a chewy contrast to the crispy cereal pieces. You can whip it up in the microwave for a lightning-fast treat, or bake it in the oven when you have a little more time.
Equipment
- Microwave
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup Corn Chex ® cereal
- ½ cup Rice Chex ® cereal
- ½ cup Wheat Chex ® cereal
- ½ cup Honey Nut Cheerios cereal
- ⅓ cup toasted sliced almonds*
- ½ cup dried banana chips
- ¼ cup dried blueberries or raisins
Instructions
- 1Combine the sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
- 2Melt the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl on high power for about 30 seconds. Add the corn, rice, wheat, and honey nut cereals along with the sliced almonds, tossing to coat evenly.
- 3Microwave the cereal mixture on high for 2 minutes, pausing halfway to stir.
- 4Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar and dried banana chips over the cereal mixture, tossing well. Microwave on high for 1 more minute.
- 5Spread the mixture onto paper towels to cool for 15 minutes. The paper towels absorb excess butter and moisture, ensuring the cereal stays perfectly crisp.
- 6Transfer the cooled mix to a serving bowl and gently stir in the dried blueberries.
Notes
- Oven method: Preheat the oven to 300°F. Melt the butter in an ungreased 13x9-inch pan inside the warming oven. Toss the cereals and almonds in the butter, then bake for 10 minutes. Stir in the cinnamon sugar and banana chips, and bake another 10 to 15 minutes until lightly browned. Cool on paper towels, then add the blueberries.
- Toasting almonds: For deeper flavor, toast the raw sliced almonds in an ungreased skillet over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes. Stir constantly until they turn light brown before adding them to the mix.
- Storage: Pack the cooled snack mix into a tightly sealed container and keep at room temperature to maintain freshness and crunch.