4.7 from 45 votes
Homemade Cheerio Trail Mix
A nutrient dense snack for busy families on the go.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 5 cups
Calories: 437 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cheerios plain or honey nut
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1/4 cup Pepitas
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup Peanut butter (or nut butter of your preference)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup butter, unsalted
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix Cheerios, cranberries, golden raisins, cashews, pepitas and walnuts together.
- In a small sauce pan over medium heat, melt the peanut butter, honey and butter together. Pour over Cheerio mixture and stir to combine.
- Store in fridge for 2 hours before consuming. Enjoy as is or on yogurt.
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Notes
- Store in fridge. This helps prevent Cheerios from getting 'melty.'
- Great on yogurt or as is for a healthy snack.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
437kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
217mg
(9%)
Potassium
388mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
701IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 437kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 217mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 388mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 701IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.