Gluten-Free Chocolate Snack Mix

Being gluten-intolerant, I experiment with a lot of recipes. This sweet snack is fun for kids and adults alike!

Gluten-Free Chocolate Snack Mix

Average Rating: 3.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 3 quarts.

Ingredients

  • 5 cups Chocolate Chex
  • 4 cups Cinnamon Chex
  • 1 cup salted cashews
  • 1 cup dried banana chips
  • 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • 1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the cereals, cashews and banana chips. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt butter. Add the coconut, honey, cocoa, extract and cinnamon; stir until blended. Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat.
  • 2. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes, stirring every minute. Spread onto waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 182 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 185mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.