Critter Crunch

Prep: 5 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 7 Cuisine: American

Critter Crunch is a sweet, crunchy snack mix with a cinnamon sugar coating, perfect for kids and parties, combining various animal-shaped and cereal treats for nostalgic fun.

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Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. stick margarine
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 c. animal shape crackers
  • 1 1/2 c. honey bear shaped graham crackers
  • 1 1/2 c. crisp corn-rice cereal squares
  • 1 1/2 c. toasted oat cereal
  • 1 c. tiny pretzels
  • 1 c. bite-sized wheat cereal biscuits with raisins

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar and margarine in a small bowl.
  2. Microwave on High for 1 minute or until margarine melts.
  3. Add cinnamon to the margarine mixture and stir.
  4. Place animal shape crackers, honey bear shaped graham crackers, crisp corn-rice cereal squares, toasted oat cereal, tiny pretzels, and bite-sized wheat cereal biscuits with raisins in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
  5. Drizzle the margarine mixture over the mixture, tossing gently to coat evenly.
  6. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Allow to cool completely.
  8. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

820 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.5g 19% DV
Total Fat 30.1g 39% DV
Carbs 137.7g 50% DV
Fiber 16.8g 60% DV
Sugar 52.1g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 389.3mg 17% DV
Potassium 392.5mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 3.3mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 8mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 15.7mg 17% DV
Calcium 519.3mg 40% DV
Iron 12.4mg 69% DV

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

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