Sweet And Spicy Snack

This healthier version of the sweet and spicy snack recipe can be stored in an airtight tin for days of snacking. The mix is sure to spice up your next party or festive gathering.

Instead of peanuts and pretzels, this Chex Mix version includes garbanzos and dried fruit. You not only increase the amount of fiber in the spicy snack mix, but also reduce the fat and sodium.

(Make 12 Servings)

Healthy Recipes Amount Per Serving(1/2 cup): 154 Calories, 3 g Protein, 36 g Carbohydrates, 3 g Dietary Fiber, 0 mg Cholesterol, 192 mg Sodium

Ingredients:

• 2 cans (15 oz each) of garbanzos, rinsed, drained and patted dry
• 2 cups of Wheat Chex cereal
• 1 cup of dried pineapple chunks
• 1 cup of raisins
• 2 Tbsp. of honey
• 2 Tbsp. of reduced-sodium Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. of garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. of chili powder
• Low-fat cooking spray

Preparation:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 15- X 10 -inch baking sheet with butter-flavored cooking spray.
• Generously spray a heavy skillet with butter-flavored cooking spray. Add garbanzos to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently for 10 minutes or until the beans begin to brown.
• Transfer garbanzos to the prepared baking sheet. Spray the beans lightly with cooking spray. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until the beans are crisp.
• Lightly coat a roasting pan with butter-flavored cooking spray. Measure the cereal, pineapple and raisins into the pan. Add roasted garbanzos. Stir to mix evenly.
• Combine honey, Worcestershire sauce and spices In a large glass measuring cup. Stir to mix evenly. Pour the mixture over the snack mix and toss gently. Spray mixture again with cooking spray. Bake, stirring occasionally to keep the mixture from burning, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Store in an airtight container.

Source : MayoClinic

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