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Banana Foster Chex Mix Recipe

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Banana Foster Chex Mix is a deliciously sweet and crunchy snack combining Honey Nut and Cinnamon Chex cereals, pecans, and dried banana chips, coated in a buttery brown sugar glaze flavored with cinnamon and extracts of banana and rum. This microwave-made mix is perfect for parties, snacking, or gifting.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups Honey Nut Chex
  • 3 cups Cinnamon Chex
  • 2 1/4 cups pecan halves
  • 1 1/2 cups dried banana chips

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon banana extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon rum extract

Instructions

  1. Combine dry ingredients: In a large microwave-safe bowl, add the Honey Nut Chex, Cinnamon Chex, pecan halves, and dried banana chips. Set this bowl aside for later.
  2. Prepare glaze: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the cubed butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure the mixture melts evenly and the sugar dissolves.
  3. Add flavor extracts: Stir the banana extract and rum extract into the warm butter and sugar mixture until well combined.
  4. Coat the mix: Pour the melted glaze over the dry ingredients in the large bowl. Toss thoroughly to evenly coat all the cereal, nuts, and banana chips with the flavorful mixture.
  5. Heat and stir: Microwave the coated mixture in the large bowl on high for 3 minutes total, stopping every minute to stir well. This helps set the glaze and ensures an even coating without sogginess.
  6. Cool the mix: Spread the mixture onto baking sheets or large flat surfaces to cool completely. This allows the glaze to harden and the snack mix to become crisp.
  7. Store: Once cooled, transfer the Banana Foster Chex Mix into airtight containers to maintain freshness. Enjoy as a sweet snack or party treat!

Notes

  • Use microwave-safe bowls to avoid any hazards.
  • Stirring every minute during microwaving prevents burning and promotes even coating.
  • Store in airtight containers to keep the snack fresh and crunchy for up to two weeks.
  • Feel free to swap pecans for walnuts or almonds if preferred.
  • For a stronger rum flavor, add an extra 1/4 teaspoon of rum extract, but avoid overdoing it to keep balance.

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