Toasted Cereal Snack Mix

Cereal is fortified with minerals and vitamins making it a very healthy snack. Make this in advance and take with you on trips, hiking, or just to cure the munchies

Serves 24

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups each Corn, Rice, Wheat square cereal (can use Chex or store brand)
  • 1 cup cheerios cereal
  • 1 cup mixed nuts, unsalted
  • 1 cup pretzel sticks
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning mix

    Instructions:

    Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Combine all ingredients into a large bowl and toss to coat. Bake until golden about 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes, cool. Store in airtight container.

    Cooking Wiser:
    Make your own Italian seasoning mix by combining 1 tablespoon each of dried basil, parsley and oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic powder and onion powder and salt and pepper to taste. You can also add dried red chili peppers to taste. I usually triple the recipe and freeze.

    Make it your own:
    Add chili powder, ranch dressing dry mix, hot sauce, or any dry herbs that you like. You could also add popcorn, cheese crackers, or bagel chips