Curried Cranberry Orange Snack Mix Recipe

Name: Curried Cranberry Orange Snack Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups wheat Chex cereal; 1 ½ cups Corn Chex; 1 cup chow mein noodles; ⅓ cup shelled pistachios; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 2 teaspoons curry powder, however spicy you want; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon orange zest; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¾ cup dried cranberries

Servings: persons

2 cups wheat Chex cereal
1 ½ cups Corn Chex
1 cup chow mein noodles
⅓ cup shelled pistachios
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons curry powder, however spicy you want
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon orange zest
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¾ cup dried cranberries

1
Combine cereals, chow mein noodles and pistachios in a large ziptop bag.
2
Combine melted butter, orange juice, curry powder, salt, garlic powder, dried basil, orange zest and pepper in a small bowl.
3
Drizzle butter mixture over cereal mixture in the large bag.
4
Zip the bag closed and toss gently to coat the cereal with the butter mix.
5
Coat a large baking sheet (with sides) with nonstick cooking spray.
6
Spread the cereal mix on the sheet.
7
Bake at 275 for 40 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes or so.
8
Stir in dried cranberries.
9
Cool completely on wire rack and store in an airtight container.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups wheat Chex cereal, 1 ½ cups Corn Chex, 1 cup chow mein noodles, ⅓ cup shelled pistachios, and more.

Yes, Curried Cranberry Orange Snack Mix falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Curried Cranberry Orange Snack Mix

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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