Honey-Peanut School Fuel

Name: Honey-Peanut School Fuel
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 6 cups Corn Chex™ cereal; 4 cups Cheerios™ Protein Oats & Honey cereal; 1 cup honey-roasted peanuts; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup honey; 1 1/2 cups candy-coated chocolate-covered peanut candies

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Prep 15 min
Total 15 min
Ingredients 6
Servings 24

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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.

Ingredients

6 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
4 cups Cheerios™ Protein Oats & Honey cereal
1 cup honey-roasted peanuts
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup honey
1 1/2 cups candy-coated chocolate-covered peanut candies

Directions

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

tip 1
Spray inside of measuring cup with cooking spray before measuring honey so the honey will slide right out after measuring.
tip 2
This snack is perfect for lunch boxes when packaged in small resealable food-storage plastic bags.

Nutrition Information

180 Calories, 8g Total Fat, 3g Protein, 23g Total Carbohydrate, 12g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 180

Calories from Fat: 70

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.