Spicy Cereal Mix

This is a whole grain snack that kicks back. With red pepper and hot sauce seasoning, enjoy the flavor and crunch of potato chips without the unhealthy oils and fat.

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
3 cups rice cereal squares
1 cup cornflakes
⅔ cup whole-grain pita chips, broken into small pieces
½ cup unsalted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

Directions

Wash hands with warm, soapy water for 20 seconds.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Whisk the olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, cayenne and salt in a bowl.
Combine the cereals, pita chips, and pepitas in a bowl.
Toss with the spice mixture and spread evenly on a baking sheet.
Bake, stirring occasionally, until golden, 20 to 40 minutes.

Makes 16 servings

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