Spicy Ranch Snack Mix
- Ingredients:7
- Servings:40
- Calories per serving:70
Spicy Ranch Snack Mix
- Ingredients:7
- Servings:40
- Calories per serving:70
Easy to make and impossible to resist! This Spicy Ranch Snack Mix is a simple recipe with big flavor, perfect for snack time, lunch time, or any time.
Ingredient
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Rice Chex™ Bulkpak Cereal (13325) | 6.50 oz | 6 cups |
| Cheerios™ Bulkpak Cereal (13325) | 6 oz | 6 cups |
| Corn tortilla chips | 3 oz | 4 cups |
| Popcorn, popped | 1 oz | 4 cups |
| Butter, unsalted, melted | 3 oz | 1/3 cup |
| Ranch seasoning mix, dry | 1 oz | 1/4 cup |
| Cayenne pepper, ground | ---Value Not Available | 1 tsp |
Instructions
- Step 1
Mix cereals, chips and popcorn in large mixing bowl.
Pour melted butter over mixture and toss to coat.
Sprinkle in ranch seasoning and cayenne pepper then toss until coated; spread onto parchment-lined full sheet pans in an even layer.
Bake as directed, stirring every 15 minutes to brown evenly.
Serve immediately or cool to room temperature and store in airtight containers.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
200°F |
50-60 minutes |
Standard Oven |
250°F |
60-70 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 25 minutes of baking.
Recipe Tips
For crediting in USDA Child Nutrition Programs, 1 serving (1/2 cup) = 0.25 oz equivalent Grain
Swap out popcorn for Corn Chex™ for an easy cereal mix.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories70
- Total Fat2&½g
- Protein1g
- Total Carbohydrate9g
- Sugars0g
Servings: 40
Serving Size: ½ cup
Amount Per Serving Calories : 70
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 2&½g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | ½g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 120mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch ½,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 0,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat ½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 1tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice½
