Cinnamon-Raisin Breakfast Mix
Source: MyPlate National Strategic Partners The Grain Chain (members include American Bakers Association, Wheat Food Council, Grains Food Foundation, National Pasta Association, USA Rice Federation, General Mills, and Kellogg's)
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Try this quick and easy breakfast mix, made in the microwave. Scoop portions into small bags and serve with yogurt and a banana for a nutritious, on-the-go breakfast!
- Makes
- 10 Servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup margarine, tub-style
- 1 1/2 cups square, whole-grain corn cereal
- 1 1/2 cups square, whole-grain rice cereal
- 1 1/2 cups square, whole-grain wheat cereal
- 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
Directions
- In small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
- In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on HIGH about 40 seconds, or until melted.
- Stir in cereals until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute.
- Sprinkle half of the sugar mixture evenly over cereals; stir. Sprinkle with remaining sugar mixture; stir.
- Microwave uncovered 1 minute.
- Stir in raisins or dried cranberries. Spread on paper towels to cool.
Notes
Learn more about: Cranberries
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