I hate Wheat Chex. I think it tastes like dirt. I make it a habit of picking it out of the Chex mix, and when I make Chex mix I leave it out completely. Did I mention I don’t particularly care for it?
That is…until I saw this recipe. I’m trying to make more of an effort to eat healthier foods. It’s a little rough for me considering all the recipes I’m drawn to include insane amounts of sugar and/or cream and/or chocolate. But I saw this recipe, and even though I can’t stand Wheat Chex, I figure I dislike it so much because it’s supposed to be healthy. I thought if it’s smothered in something gooey I could handle it. I was correct. Again :)
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup butter
1/3 cup honey
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup dried fruit (I used blueberry flavored Craisins)
2 cups Wheat Chex cereal
1 cup oats
½ cup sliced almonds
Line a baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
In a pan on your stovetop, melt your butter. Add the sugar, honey and cinnamon and while whisking continuously, bring the mixture to a bowl. Continue to whisk and boil for one minute. Remove the pan from the heat and add the dried fruit. Lastly, add in the Wheat Chex, oats, and almonds and mix quickly but thoroughly.
Pour the mixture into the parchment lined baking pan. Using a spatula (or your fingers) press the mixture together in a thin layer. Allow it to cool for ½ an hour.
Once cool, break it up into bite-size pieces and store in an airtight container for about a week.
Recipe adapted from Vanillajoy.com
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