Honey-Peanut School Fuel

Prep 15 min
Total 15 min
Ingredients 6
Servings 24

Honey-roasted peanuts, Chex™ cereal and Cheerios™ protein cereal are even more delicious when coated in a light honey glaze and tossed with candy for a quick and satisfying snack. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

cups Corn Chex™ cereal

cups Cheerios™ Protein Oats & Honey cereal

cup honey-roasted peanuts

1/4

cup butter

1/4

cup honey

1 1/2

cups candy-coated chocolate-covered peanut candies

Directions

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1

In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals and peanuts.
2

In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter and honey uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until mixture comes to a full boil and butter is melted. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High 2 to 4 minutes, stirring every minute, until mixture is well coated and looks glazed.
3

Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Place in serving bowl; stir in candies. Store in airtight container.

Expert Tips

Spray inside of measuring cup with cooking spray before measuring honey so the honey will slide right out after measuring.
This snack is perfect for lunch boxes when packaged in small resealable food-storage plastic bags.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 180
Calories from Fat: 70

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 8g; 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 14% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 5mg; 2%
Sodium: 130mg; 5%
Potassium: 115mg; 3%
Total Carbohydrate: 23g; 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Sugars 12g
Protein: 3g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 6%; 6%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 6%; 6%
Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

Honey-roasted peanuts, Chex™ cereal and Cheerios™ protein cereal are even more delicious when coated in a light honey glaze and tossed with candy for a quick and satisfying snack.