Sweet and Smoked Topping
- Ingredients:12
- Servings:25
- Calories per serving:300
Sweet and Smoked Topping
- Ingredients:12
- Servings:25
- Calories per serving:300
Corn Chex™ Cereal and almonds bake in a maple-agave syrup with seeds, brown sugar and cayenne. The crisp concoction is crumbled into pieces to top ice cream or yogurt.
Ingredient
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Corn Chex™ Bulkpak Cereal (13326) | 1 lb | 16 cups |
| Almonds, smoked, salted | 8 oz | 2 cups |
| Shredded coconut, sweetened | 5 oz | 1 1/2 cups |
| Pumpkin seeds, roasted, salted | 4 oz | 1 cup |
| Sunflower seeds, roasted, salted | 2 oz | 1/2 cup |
| Flax seeds | 1.50 oz | 1/4 cup |
| Chia seeds | 1 oz | 2 Tbsp |
| Maple syrup | 9 oz | 3/4 cup |
| Agave syrup | 3 oz | 1/4 cup |
| Coconut oil | 4 oz | 1/2 cup |
| Dark brown sugar, packed | 2 oz | 1/4 cup |
| Cayenne pepper, ground | ---Value Not Available | 1 tsp |
Instructions
- Step 1
Crush approx. half of the cereal so it is in pieces; keep the remaining half un-broken.
Place all cereal, almonds, coconut, and seeds into large mixing bowl; toss until combined.
Heat maple syrup, agave syrup, coconut oil, brown sugar, and cayenne in a sauce pan for 2-3 minutes over medium heat until sugar is dissolved; remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Pour cooled syrup mixture over cereal mixture; toss until coated.
Press mixture onto sprayed, half sheet pan; spread out evenly to corners.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
325°F |
5-9 minutes |
Standard Oven |
375°F |
12-17 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 3 minutes of baking.
- Step 2
Invert cooled pan onto sheet pan and crumble into bite size pieces.
Optional Step: After topping is baked, fill handheld smoker with hickory chips and apply smoke to cooked topping mixture in pan; immediately cover with another sheet pan to hold in the smoke. Remove sheet pan after 15 minutes.
Recipe Tips
- Tip: Sprinkle on top of ice cream, sweetened or plain yogurt for a uniquely sweet and smoked dessert or sprinkle on fruit for an added crunch.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories300
- Total Fat16g
- Protein5g
- Total Carbohydrate34g
- Sugars16g
Servings: 25
Serving Size: 2 oz
Amount Per Serving Calories : 300
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 34% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | ½g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 250mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g | 15% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 3g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 16g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 5g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 35% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 30% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 35% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 50% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 2,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 0,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 3,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 1oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 2oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 1tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice2
