Maple-Pecan Snack Mix Recipe

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"This is perfect when I need something healthy and portable for my kids to put in a bag to eat on the go. We love blueberry pancakes, and this recipe incorporates some of that great flavor in a handy, healthy treat." Jackie Gregston, Hallsville, Texas

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Maple-Pecan Snack Mix Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

15 5 20

Ingredients

5 cups Honey Nut Chex
1 cup granola without raisins
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) dried blueberries
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips, optional

Directions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the cereal, granola and pecans; set aside. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar and syrup. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, stirring once. Pour over cereal mixture; toss to coat.
Microwave on high for 4 minutes, stirring every minute. Spread onto waxed paper; cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with blueberries and chocolate chips. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 9 cups.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 323 calories, 16 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 158 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Maple-Pecan Snack Mix in Taste of Home August/September 2010, p44