Best 5 Cranberry Orange Snack Mix Recipes

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When it comes to the perfect balance between sweet and tangy, and crunchy and chewy, it's hard to beat a sweet snack mix. It makes the perfect treat as a dessert or an afternoon pick-me-up. Our recipe for Cranberry Orange Snack Mix combines the flavors of sweet and tangy cranberries, along with the citrusy goodness of oranges and the crunch of nuts and seeds. It's the ideal sweet snack with plenty of textural variety.

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CRANBERRY-ORANGE CHEX™ MIX



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Give the gift of a homemade snack mix. This one may be the "berry" best you'll make!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Gifts & Decor

Time 55m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
3 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal
1 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup frozen (thawed) orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300°F. In large bowl, mix cereals and almonds.
  • In microwavable measuring cup, mix butter, brown sugar and juice concentrate. Microwave uncovered on High 30 seconds; stir. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into ungreased large roasting pan.
  • Bake uncovered 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Stir in cranberries. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SNACK MIX



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This is an excellant snack mix for the holidays. We cook up several batches of this every year, package it up, and deliver it to friends and family. It's always a great hit. When cooking more than 2 batches at once I increase the bake time to 60 minutes to compensate for the loss of heat from opening the oven door repeatedly

Provided by Chef_Lanfear

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 cups, 14-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups Quaker Oatmeal Squares Cereal (Cinnamon or Brown Sugar)
2 cups Corn Chex
2 cups small pretzels
1 cup whole almond
2/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup orange juice concentrate, thawed
3 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
1 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat Oven to 250 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, combine cereals, pretzels, and almonds.
  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and spices. Stir in melted butter and orange concentrate.
  • Pour sugar/butter mixture over cereal mixture and stir to coat evenly.
  • Pour mixture into a greased 13" x 9" baking pan and spread into an even layer.
  • Cook for 50 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and stir in dried Cranberries.
  • Cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight conatiner.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.2, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 8.7, Sodium 99.8, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 7.7, Protein 3.6

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SNACKING CAKE



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Use a can of leftover cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving to make the jam swirl topping of this simple cake. It's perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.

Provided by Kendra Vaculin

Categories     Cake     Dessert     snack     Quick & Easy     Cranberry     Cranberry Sauce     Butter

Yield Makes one 13x9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 14-oz. can cranberry sauce, jellied or whole berry
3 Tbsp. orange juice
1 Tbsp. orange zest
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1¼ cup (250 g) granulated sugar
2½ cups (320 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp. kosher salt
½ tsp. baking powder
¾ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. ground cardamom
3 large eggs
1½ cups (320 g) plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Line a 13x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on 2 long sides.
  • Cook butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until it foams, then browns, 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat (it will continue to darken). Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Add cranberry sauce to a separate saucepan and smush and stir to break apart. Add orange and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently (or whisking well if using jellied), until smooth, 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a medium bowl, combine sugar and orange zest; use your fingers to rub the zest into the sugar until fragrant and the sugar is tinted orange. Add flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cardamom to the bowl; whisk to combine.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, yogurt, and vanilla until smooth. Add dry ingredients to the wet and stir to just combine; the mixture will be quite thick, like cobbler batter. Add browned butter, scraping in any browned bits from the bottom of the pot; stir to combine.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and spread into a fairly even layer to fill the dish from corner to corner. The batter will be very stiff and not look like enough-this is ok, it will rise big time! Dollop cranberry mixture over the top in big spoonfuls and use a knife to swirl it into the batter. Even if it looks like cranberry is covering most of the top of the cake, it will rise to reveal space between the swirls.
  • Bake until risen and golden brown and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool before using parchment overhang to remove from the pan.

CRUNCHY ORANGE SPICE SNACK MIX



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Bugles™ original flavor snacks provide great addition to crunchy snack mixes - perfect for gift giving.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Gifts & Decor

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (6 ounces) Bugles™ original flavor snacks
1 can (12 ounces) mixed nuts or peanuts
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons orange juice or water
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup dried cranberries or cherries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 275°. Grease jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch.
  • Mix snacks and nuts in large bowl. Beat egg whites, orange juice, sugar and cinnamon in small bowl, using wire whisk or hand beater, until foamy. Pour over snack mixture; stir until evenly coated. Spread in pan.
  • Bake uncovered 35 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Stir in cranberries. Bake uncovered 10 to 15 minutes or until light brown and crisp. Cool completely. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SNACK CAKE



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This recipe contains so many great holiday flavors, including pecans, orange, and cranberry, without the post-holiday guilt! I also love the cream cheese icing that really takes this cake over the top. -Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 teaspoons grated orange zest, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup white baking chips
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 13x9-in. baking pan with cooking spray., In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, melted butter, egg substitute, applesauce, 1 teaspoon orange zest and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into brown sugar mixture. Stir in cranberries and baking chips., Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until blended. Beat in remaining orange zest. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor and texture. If fresh cranberries are not available, you can use frozen cranberries, but be sure to thaw them before using.
  • If you don't have orange zest, you can use 1/8 teaspoon of ground orange peel.
  • Be sure to let the snack mix cool completely before storing it. This will help to keep the chocolate from melting.
  • Store the snack mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

Cranberry orange snack mix is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for parties, potlucks, or just snacking on at home. It is a great way to use up leftover cranberries and oranges, and it is also a healthy and nutritious snack. With its sweet and tangy flavor, this snack mix is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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