Ingredients
  • 1 box (12.1 oz) Cinnamon Chex™ cereal
  • 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups gluten free roasted salted whole almonds
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
Preparation
  1. In large microwavable bowl, place cereal. Line large rimmed baking sheet with cooking parchment paper. In small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons sugar and the cinnamon; set aside.
  2. In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter and 1/3 cup sugar uncovered on High about 1 minute or until butter is melted; stir to blend. Pour over cereal; toss gently to coat.
  3. Microwave cereal mixture uncovered on High 2 minutes, stirring after each minute. Microwave an additional 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds.
  4. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture; toss gently to coat. Spread on baking sheet. Cool 20 minutes.
  5. In large serving bowl, mix cereal mixture, almonds and chocolate chips. Store in covered container.
Tips
  • For a real treat, serve this crispy snack mixture on top of ice cream!
  • Cooking Gluten Free? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free.
  • Products and ingredient sources can change.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Servings Per Container:

Amount Per ServingAs Packaged
Calories 230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g
Saturated Fat 4g
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat
Monounsaturated Fat
Cholesterol 10mg
Sodium 180mg
Total Carbohydrate 25g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Total Sugars 13g
Incl. Added Sugars
Protein 3g
Vitamin D Calcium 10%
Iron 30%Potassium
Vitamin A 10%Vitamin C 2%
Thiamin Riboflavin
Niacin Vitamin B6
Folate Vitamin B12
Phosphorus Magnesium
Zinc
Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1/2 Other Carbohydrate, 2 1/2 Fat

Carbohydrate Choice: 1.5