Food Network baking champ and HUNGRY VX Celebrity Chef Jason Smith joined Gayle Guyardo the host of the nationally syndicated health and wellness show Bloom with a tasty DIY gift idea.
Happy Holiday Snack Mix:
Serves 24
Ingredients:
3-cups wheat chex
3-cups corn chex
2-cups mixed nuts (heart healthy mix)
1-cup golden raisins
1-cup dried cranberries
1-cup dried figs
3-TBSP sesame seeds
3-TBSP chi seeds
½-cup coconut oil, melted
¼-cup honey
1-tsp cayenne pepper
1-tsp cinnamon
1-orange zested
Directions:
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees, spray a baking sheet.
• In a large bowl place, the first eight ingredients, toss.
• Then add the coconut oil, honey, cayenne, cinnamon, and orange zest toss good to coat all ingredients.
• Spread on prepared baking sheet in a single layer, bake for 15 mins, remove, and stir, bake for another 15 mins, remove, and let cool. Place in airtight container or into jars for gift giving.
ENJOY!!
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