Almond Munch

Prep: 10 min Cook: 22 min Serves: 7 Cuisine: American

Almond Munch is a crunchy, sweet snack featuring toasted almonds, crisp cereal, and a caramel-like coating, perfect for parties, gatherings, or a delicious treat anytime.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/3 cup margarine
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup corn syrup
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond flavoring or extract
  • 3 cups Crispix cereal

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the slivered almonds with margarine, sugar, corn syrup, and water, stirring constantly until the mixture starts to boil.
  2. Cook and stir for 10 to 12 minutes longer, or until the almonds start to brown.
  3. Remove from heat. Carefully stir vanilla extract and almond flavoring into the hot mixture.
  4. Add the cereal; gently stir to coat the cereal evenly.
  5. Spread the mixture onto a foil-lined 10 x 15-inch cookie sheet that has been sprayed with nonstick vegetable spray.
  6. Cool completely, then break into pieces.
  7. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

592 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.5g 15% DV
Total Fat 34.4g 44% DV
Carbs 53.7g 20% DV
Fiber 5.9g 21% DV
Sugar 29.8g 60% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 177.5mg 8% DV
Potassium 403.3mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 23.7mg 26% DV
Calcium 279.3mg 21% DV
Iron 8.6mg 48% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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