Appetizer for 2
Banana Crunch Mix
Cereal, pecans, and banana chips bake with a buttery cinnamon coating flavored with banana and rum extracts.
$67.48for 4 servings
$16.87 per serving$67.48 for 4
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Photo: tasteofhome.com
- 15 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 5 oz | $3.54Typical price |
| Bananas$0.62/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.15Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $1.07Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $33.74 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Honey or maple syrupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 cups honey nut chex
- 3 cups cinnamon chex
- 1 1/8 cups pecan halves
- 3/4 cups dried banana chips
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp banana extract
- 1/2 tsp rum extract
Steps
- Heat the oven to 250 F and line a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Combine both cereals, pecans, and banana chips in a large bowl.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, banana extract, and rum extract.
- Pour the coating over the cereal mixture and toss until evenly covered.
- Spread the mixture on the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Cool the mix for two minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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