Grand Slam Snack Mix

This sweet and salty snack mix is ideal for a healthy snack because of the added protein from the cheese cubes. You can make the snack mix ahead and stir in the cheese just before serving.

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PREP TIME: 5 minutes

COOK TIME: 20 minutes

SERVINGS: 10

TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups whole grain check square cereal such as Whole Grain Chex

2 cups honey-sweetened oat cereal such as Honey Nut Cheerios

2 1⁄2 ounces pretzel sticks about 3 cups

1⁄2 cup sunflower seed kernels

1 1⁄2 tablespoons butter

1⁄4 cup honey

2 tablespoons canola oil

1⁄4 cup sugar

1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1⁄2 cup dried cranberries or dried cherries

8 ounces Mozzarella and Cheddar cheese cubes

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Instructions

Mix cereals, pretzel sticks and sunflower seed kernels in a large bowl; set aside.

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; stir in honey, oil and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in cinnamon and mix well. Pour over cereal mixture in bow, stirring until evenly coated.

Spread into a baking pan and bake at 325˚ for 20 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes (be careful not to overcook). Spread on waxed paper or aluminum foil; cool completely.

Toss with dried cranberries; store in an airtight container until ready to serve. Toss in cheese cubes just before serving.