Description
Banana Foster Chex Mix combines the crunchiness of Chex cereal with the sweet allure of caramelized bananas, creating a snack that’s both irresistible and easy to prepare. Perfect for movie nights, parties, or just a delightful treat at home, this mix will have everyone asking for seconds. The warm aroma of butter and brown sugar wafting through your kitchen is just the beginning of this mouthwatering experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Chex cereal (rice or corn)
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans (toasted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the Chex cereal on it.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar until bubbly. Stir continuously until thickened and golden brown.
- Remove from heat and mix in cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Drizzle over the Chex cereal and toss to coat evenly.
- Gently fold in sliced bananas and toasted nuts.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown, stirring halfway through.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (80g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg