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Pleasin' Peanutty Snack Mix

Yield: Makes 10 servings

Both peanuts and peanut butter are great sources of niacin, a nutrient which helps to promote healthy skin. Also, the insoluble fiber found in peanuts assists in keeping your digestive tract running smoothly.





Ingredients:



4cups whole wheat cereal squares or 2 cups whole wheat and 2 cups corn or rice cereal squares

2cups small pretzel twists or goldfish-shaped pretzels

1/2cup dry-roasted peanuts

2tablespoons creamy peanut butter

1tablespoon honey

1tablespoon apple juice or water

2teaspoons vanilla

Butter-flavored cooking spray

1/2cup raisins, dried fruit bits or dried cherries (optional)









Preparation:





1.Preheat oven to 250°F.2.Combine cereal, pretzels and peanuts in large bowl; set aside.3.Combine peanut butter, honey and apple juice in 1-cup glass measure or small microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 30 seconds or until hot. Stir in vanilla.4.Drizzle peanut butter mixture evenly over cereal mixture; toss lightly to evenly coat. Place mixture in single layer in ungreased 15X10-inch jelly-roll pan; coat lightly with cooking spray.5.Bake 8 minutes; stir. Continue baking 8 to 9 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven. Add raisins, if desired; mix lightly.6.Spread mixture in single layer on large sheet of foil to cool.









Nutritional Information:







Serving Size: 2/3 cup snack mix







Sodium

433 mg







Protein

6 g







Fiber

4 g







Carbohydrate

34 g







Saturated Fat









Total Fat

6 g







Calories from Fat

25 %







Calories

212









Dietary Exchange:







Starch

2-1/2







Fat

1