Chocolate-Ginger Snack Mix

Spicy ginger (two kinds!) gives this snack mix subtle heat and flavor.

Chocolate-Ginger Snack Mix
Photo: Andy Lyons
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
22
Yield:
11 cups

Ingredients

  • 9 cup crispy corn and rice cereal

  • 1 cup chopped, toasted hazelnuts

  • ¼ cup finely chopped candied ginger

  • 1 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 2 tablespoon milk

  • 1 ½ cup powdered sugar

  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions

  1. In a very large bowl stir together the cereal, nuts, and candied ginger. In a small saucepan heat chocolate-hazelnut spread, butter, and ground ginger over low heat until melted. Remove from heat and stir in milk until smooth. Pour over cereal mixture and stir gently to coat. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and cocoa powder; stir until coated. Cover and store at room temperature up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

212 Calories
9g Fat
30g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 22
Calories 212
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 97mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 2.9mg 15%
Calcium 27mg 2%
Iron 4.2mg 23%
Potassium 97mg 2%
Folate, total 121.8mcg
Vitamin B-12 0.7mcg
Vitamin B-6 0.3mg

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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