Gluten-Free Snack Mix

Name: Gluten-Free Snack Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10 cups.
Ingredients: 8 cups popped popcorn; 2 cups Koala Crisp cereal; 1 package (5 ounces) dried cherries; 1/3 cup butter, cubed; 1/3 cup honey; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

This crunchy, on-the-go snack makes a great treat at any time of day. Kids will love the sweet cinnamon flavor and the chance to eat with their hands.—Healthy Cooking Test Kitchen

Ingredients

8 cups popped popcorn
2 cups Koala Crisp cereal
1 package (5 ounces) dried cherries
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

In a large ungreased roasting pan, combine the popcorn, cereal and cherries. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add honey and cinnamon; cook and stir until heated through. Pour over popcorn mixture and toss to coat.
Bake at 325° for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Cool completely. Store in airtight containers.

Editor's Note

Read all ingredient labels for possible gluten content prior to use. Ingredient formulas can change, and production facilities vary among brands. If you’re concerned that your brand may contain gluten, contact the company.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 110 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 89mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Popcorn Snack Mix in Healthy Cooking August/September 2008

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cklop

Apr 30, 2011

My daughter loved this. She has severe food allergies, including wheat and dairy, so I substituted the butter with dairy free (vegan) buttery stick. I also used corn chex, raisins, GF pretzels in addition to the popcorn. I ended up baking it for 12 min rather than 15 since I started to smell the honey burning. Great snack and better than the store bought Chex mix. Will definitely make it again.
pincess100962

Jan 4, 2010

I loved this recipe, but I couldn't find Koala Crisp cereal. So I substituted Rice Chex. I was making this for gf friends, but I loved it! Super easy and delicious!
pincess100962

Jan 4, 2010

I loved this recipe, but I couldn't find Koala Crisp cereal. So I substituted Rice Chex. I was maing this for gf friends, but I loved it! Super easy and delicious!
tinkyandtrio123

Aug 28, 2009

To give it a chunch add some nuts either pecans or almonds too.
KJ1

Aug 27, 2008

Wow!!! I can't wait to try this. It sounds gr8!!!!!