Antioxidant Almond Snack Mix
Servings: 4
Preparation duration: -1 minutes
Cooking duration: -1 minutes
Ingredients:
3 cups (750 mL) multi-grain cereal squares, such as Chex brand
3 cups (750 mL) multi-grain cereal squares, such as Chex brand
3 cups (750 mL) fibre cereal twigs, such as Fibre One brand
3 cups (750 mL) fibre cereal twigs, such as Fibre One brand
1 cup (250 mL) sweetened dried cranberries
3/4 cup (175 mL) dark chocolate morsels
3/4 cup (175 mL) almond butter
3/4 cup (175 mL) almond butter
1/2 cup (125 mL) enriched margarine or butter
3/4 cup (175 mL) almond flour
1/4 cup (50 mL) sliced almonds
3/4 cup (175 mL) confectioners' sugar
Equipment:
frying pan
ziploc bags
microwave
bowl
Cooking instruction summary:
Line a large sheet pan with waxed paper. Place cereal and dried cranberries in a large resealable plastic bag. In a microwavable bowl, add chocolate chips, almond butter and margarine. Microwave on High heat, uncovered, for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave for another 30 seconds; remove and stir until smooth. Pour chocolate mixture into plastic bag, seal and shake to coat evenly. Add almond flour, sliced almonds and confectioners' sugar. Reseal and shake to coat. Spread mixture on waxed paper and cool completely. Refrigerate in an airtight container; mix can be stored for up to 1 week.
Step by step:
1. Line a large sheet pan with waxed paper.
2. Place cereal and dried cranberries in a large resealable plastic bag. In a microwavable bowl, add chocolate chips, almond butter and margarine. Microwave on High heat, uncovered, for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave for another 30 seconds; remove and stir until smooth.
3. Pour chocolate mixture into plastic bag, seal and shake to coat evenly.
4. Add almond flour, sliced almonds and confectioners' sugar. Reseal and shake to coat.
5. Spread mixture on waxed paper and cool completely. Refrigerate in an airtight container; mix can be stored for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Information:
covered percent of daily need
