Ingredients
  • 8 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
  • 1 cup corn nuts
  • 1 cup bite-size cheese crackers
  • 1 cup mini pretzel twists
  • 1 cup corn chips
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Preparation
  1. In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, corn nuts, crackers, pretzels and corn chips. Set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in lime juice, lime zest and seasonings. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
  2. Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, stirring thoroughly every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container.
Tips
  • Presentation/Garnish: Serve this zesty snack mix in a margarita glass with a salted rim. Rub the rim of the glass with the cut side of a lime or lemon wedge, then dip the rim into a shallow dish of coarse salt.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Servings Per Container:

Amount Per ServingAs Packaged
Calories 120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
Saturated Fat 2 1/2g
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat
Monounsaturated Fat
Cholesterol 10mg
Sodium 230mg
Total Carbohydrate 17g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Total Sugars 1g
Incl. Added Sugars
Protein 1g
Vitamin D Calcium 4%
Iron 20%Potassium
Vitamin A 8%Vitamin C 2%
Thiamin Riboflavin
Niacin Vitamin B6
Folate Vitamin B12
Phosphorus Magnesium
Zinc
Exchanges: 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Carbohydrate Choice

MyPyramid Servings: 1 tsp Fats & Oils; 0 oz-eq Grains; 0 oz-eq Meat & Beans *% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.