Chocolate Crunch

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From EatingWell:  January/February 2009

Crunchy wheat cereal, pretzels and almonds coated in bittersweet chocolate makes an addictive sweet-salty snack.

4 servings, about 3/4 cup each | Active Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup Wheat Chex cereal, (2 ounces)
• 1 cup pretzel sticks broken in half, (2 ounces)
• 1/4 cup salted roasted almonds, (2 1/2 ounces)
• 3 tablespoons bittersweet chocolate chips, melted (see Tip)

Preparation

1. Combine Chex, pretzels and almonds in a medium bowl. Drizzle with melted chocolate; stir to combine. Spread the mixture on a wax paper-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving : 218 Calories; 8 g Fat; 2 g Sat; 3 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 35 g Carbohydrates; 5 g Protein; 3 g Fiber; 397 mg Sodium; 176 mg Potassium

2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 carbohydrate (other), 2 fat

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

• Tip: To melt chocolate: Microwave on Medium for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium in 20-second intervals until melted, stirring after each interval. Or place in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted.