Trash Candy

Prep: 10 min Cuisine: American

A crunchy, salty-sweet candy mix featuring nuts, pretzels, and Cheerios coated in vanilla and paraffin, perfect for snacking or party treats, appealing to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 1 small can salted peanuts
  • 1 small can cashews
  • 1 small can pecans
  • 1 small can pretzels
  • 2 cups Cheerios
  • 1 bar vanilla candy quick
  • 1/4 bar paraffin

Instructions

  1. Pour the mixture over the ingredients mixed in a large bowl.
  2. Stir with a wooden spoon to combine thoroughly.
  3. Drop portions of the mixture onto waxed paper to cool and set.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

645 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.7g 29% DV
Total Fat 37.5g 48% DV
Carbs 55.8g 20% DV
Fiber 8.3g 30% DV
Sugar 7.2g 14% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 369mg 16% DV
Potassium 506mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 248.3mcg 28% DV
Vitamin C 5.6mg 6% DV
Vitamin D 0.9mcg 5% DV
Calcium 140.3mg 11% DV
Iron 10.6mg 59% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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