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Bananas Foster Party Chex Mix Recipe

If you love bananas foster as much as I do, then this is the snack for you!  I seriously can’t believe how much it tastes like the traditional dessert, and turned into a party Chex mix, your guests are going to love this unique and delicious Chex mix recipe (that also happens to be a completely gluten-free snack recipe!)
4.78 from 9 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Additional Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8.5 cups

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Honey Nut Chex cereal
  • 3 cups Cinnamon Chex cereal
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 1 1/2 cups dried banana chips
  • 1/3 cup butter cubed (5 1/2 tablespoons)
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar light or dark is ok
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon banana extract optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon rum extract optional

Instructions

  • Place the first four ingredients in a large microwave-safe bowl and set aside.
  • Place the butter, brown sugar and cinnamon in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high for 2 minutes, stirring once in the middle.
  • Stir in extracts. Pour over the cereal mixture; toss to coat.
    Pouring flavor on party mix
  • Microwave cereal mixture on high for 3 minutes, stirring every minute.
  • Spread onto baking sheets to cool.
    Sheet pan with Chex party mix

Notes

The extracts are optional, but really add flavor!
I love the Bare Organic Baked Banana Chips for this recipe
Store in an airtight container.
Recipe adapted from Taste of Home - Homemade Gifts 2018 special edition

Nutrition

Serving: 3/4 cup | Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 275mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 835IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 11mg