Fun and quick snacks

This was very good, and I plan to make it again. The only thing I think I would change is maybe the fruit? I am not sure. I used dried cherries, and it didn't taste good to me. I may have baked it too long, or just don't like dried cherries. I have another recipe for Home made granola cluster crunch. I might try that one next.

Home made granola

4 c. oats
1 c. wheat germ
2/3 c. coconut (sunflower seeds)
1/2 t. salt (not optional)
2/3 c. almonds
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1/2 c. maple syrup
6 T. flavorless oil (I use canola)
4 T. warm water
1 1/2 t. almond extract

2/3 c. dried cherries (cranberries are good too)

Preheat oven to 275. Spray a cookie sheet (jelly roll pan) with cooking spray. Combine ingredients from oats to almonds in a large bowl. Combine the wet ingredients and warm in the microwave. Pour over the oat mixture. Mix well. Spread on the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Stir and add the cherries. Bake an additional 20-30 minutes until golden brown.

You can substitute any flavorings and dried fruit that you like. You can leave out the coconut or substitute in some sunflower seeds. Experiment around with the basic formula.

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This is really good, and made quite a bit! I have a few bags in my freezer now :).

Chex® Muddy Buddies®

Another popular name for this favorite mix is "puppy food". Chow down; it's doggone good!

Prep Time:15 min
Start to Finish:15 min
Makes:18 servings (1/2 cup each)

WW Points = 6

Serving size 1/2 Cup
Cals: 255
Fat: 13.1
Fiber: 1.9

Ingredients:
9 cups Chex® cereal (any variety)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup peanuts

Preparation Directions:
1. Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
2. In 1-quart microwavable bowl, stir together chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
3. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Stove-Top Directions: Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, heat chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
8 months ago
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