Calorie Challenge: Snack Mix

When you need an energy boost, it's tempting to reach for not-so-healthy options. Here's the difference your choices can make. Regular snack mixes can be heavy on the butter & peanuts. But you can easily make your own tasty & smarter option. In the recipe below, Classic Snack Mix Makeover, the reduced amount of nuts & butter in a traditional recipe & replaced some of the overall cereal content w/ fluffy popcorn. All told, you can save 60 calories & 6 g. of fat vs. the traditional snack mix. That's a yummier idea, indeed! Classic Snack Mix Makeover Prep: 10 min. Total: 13 min. Ingredients 3 c. Post Spoon Size Shredded Wheat Cereal 1 c. sm. pretzels 1/2 c. Planters Cocktail Peanuts 3 tbsp. butter, melted 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt Toss cereal w/ popcorn, pretzels & peanuts in lg. microwaveable bowl. Mix butter, Worcestershire sauce & seasoned salt til well blended. Drizzle evenly over cereal mixture; toss to coat. Microwave on HIGH 2 - 3 min. or til cereal is crisp, stirring after 2 min. Makes 14 servings, 1/2 c. ea. Nutritional Information: Calories: 110, Fat: 6 g. (1.5 g.), Cholesterol 5 mg., Sodium: 150 mg., Carbohydrates: 13 g., Fiber: 2 g., Sugars: 0 g., Protein: 3 g., Vitamin A: 0% DV, Vitamin C: 0% DV, Calcium: 0% DV, Iron: 2% DV.