Author Notes
I think I have succeeded in making a healthier version of the old fashioned Snack Mix by emphasizing the protein in the peanuts and roasted soynuts and including the more nutritious All Bran. I also have removed the empty calories and excess sugar in some of the more standardly used cereals. Warning though- still can be habit forming! —LeBec Fin
Ingredients
- SPICE MIX COATING
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1 stick unsalted butter
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3-5Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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1Tablespoon Madras curry powder (Sun brand is excellent)
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1 Tablespoon ground toasted cumin
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1/2 Tablespoon ground toasted coriander seed
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1Tablespoon tamari
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne
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1Tablespoon demerara/raw sugar
- DRY MIX 10 cups dry mix
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2 cups unsalted roasted soybeans
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1 1/2 cups All Bran
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1 1/2 cups Wheat Chex
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2 cups roasted peanuts
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1 1/2 cups Extra Cheddar Gold Fish
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1 1/2 cups thin pretzel stix, broken into 2 inch pieces
Directions
- SPICE MIX COATING
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Simmer melted butter thru sugar for 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed (you can also add a bit more butter if spice mix is too thick.) Simmer another 10 minutes. Meanwhile,measure and combine dry ingredients.
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- DRY MIX 10 cups dry mix
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Remove 1/4 c. of spice coating and reserve. Gradually add rest of spice coating to dry mix, tasting as you go. Toss very thoroughly, to coat all. Add more spice mix and/or up to 3 cups more dry mix for best flavor balance.
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Spread out in single layers in 2 half sheet pans.
250 degrees about 1 hour, stirring about 3 times, til crunchy and flavorful.
My eating passions are Japanese, Indian, Mexican; with Italian and French following close behind. Turkish/Arabic/Mediterranean cuisines are my latest culinary fascination. My desert island ABCs are actually 4 Cs: citrus, cumin, cilantro, cardamom, and GARLIC! I am so excited by the level of sophistication that I see on Food52 and hope to contribute recipes that will inspire you like yours do me. I would like to ask a favor of all who do try a recipe of mine > Would you plse review it and tell me truthfully how it worked for you and/or how you think it would be better? I know many times we feel that we don't want to hurt someone's feelings, but. i really do want your honest feedback because it can only help me improve the recipe.Thanks so much.
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