Valentine's Snack Mix Recipe

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Valentine's Snack Mix
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with foil or nonstick foil.
  3. Butter regular foil or lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  4. In a shallow baking pan evenly spread the nuts; keep warm in the oven while you make the glaze.
  5. For glaze, place sugar in a large heavy skillet.
  6. Heat over medium-high heat, shaking skillet several times to heat sugar evenly (DO NOT STIR).
  7. Heat until the sugar begins to melt (it should look like syrup).
  8. Begin to stir only the melted sugar to keep it from overbrowning; shake pan gently to incorporate remaining unmelted sugar as it begins to melt.
  9. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  10. Continue to cook until all the sugar is melted and golden, about 5 minutes more.
  11. Add the 2 tablespoons butter to skillet; stir until butter is melted and mixture is combined.
  12. Remove from heat.
  13. Stir in the salt.
  14. Pour nut mixture onto prepared baking sheet.
  15. Cool completely.
  16. Break into clusters.**.
  17. Before serving transfer to a bowl; add pretzels or/& chocolate-covered raisins, raspberries, strawberries and orange peel, stir to mix.
  18. *If you want use, 1/2 the amount of pretzels and 1/2 the amount of chocolate-covered raisins.
  19. ** Store nut mxiture in airtight container at room temp up to a week.
  20. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 581.6 Kcal (2435 kJ)
Calories from fat 363.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.4g 62%
Cholesterol 8.96mg 3%
Sodium 506.87mg 21%
Potassium 448.36mg 10%
Total Carbs 50.14g 17%
Sugars 9.59g 38%
Dietary Fiber 7.86g 31%
Protein 11.7g 23%
Vitamin C 17.2mg 29%
Iron 3.8mg 21%
Calcium 66.1mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 394.51 Kcal (1652 kJ)
Calories from fat 246.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.41g 62%
Cholesterol 6.08mg 3%
Sodium 343.82mg 21%
Potassium 304.13mg 10%
Total Carbs 34.01g 17%
Sugars 6.5g 38%
Dietary Fiber 5.33g 31%
Protein 7.94g 23%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 29%
Iron 2.6mg 21%
Calcium 44.9mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.2
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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