Sweet ‘n’ Spicy Snack Mix

Name: Sweet 'n' Spicy Snack Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 10 cups.
Ingredients: 4 cups miniature pretzels; 2-1/3 cups reduced-fat cheese-flavored baked snack crackers; 2 cups Wheat Chex; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon barbecue seasoning; 3 cups Corn Pops

This yummy snack mix was concocted by our Test Kitchen. Chex cereal, cheesy snack crackers and mini pretzels are baked with a sprinkling of soy sauce, chili powder and barbecue seasoning. The mix is sure to spice up your next party or festive gathering. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ingredients

4 cups miniature pretzels
2-1/3 cups reduced-fat cheese-flavored baked snack crackers
2 cups Wheat Chex
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon barbecue seasoning
3 cups Corn Pops

Directions

Preheat oven to 250°. In a large bowl, combine pretzels, crackers and cereal. In a small bowl, combine butter, soy sauce, chili powder and barbecue seasoning; pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat.
Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Stir in Corn Pops. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 160 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 484mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Sweet 'n' Spicy Snack Mix in Light & Tasty December/January 2004

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expeditus

Aug 3, 2011

Instead of Corn Pops, I used Kix (I thought the Corn Pops were too sweet for my taste.) We loved the result, and I will definitely be making this again. Probably too high in sodium for those who must restrict it, but otherwise, very tasty!
diraccoon

Jul 7, 2011

Who decided this was healthy? Too much sodium. 1/5 the amount allowed per day if you go by the old amt suggested by experts.
tkarinas

Jan 15, 2010

This sweet and spicy snack mix is an absolute favourite in our home and one we'll be making many more times. It's so good, it vanishes faster than I ever expected.