Best 7 Crunchy Fruit Nut Cereal Recipes

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Crunchy fruit nut cereal is a breakfast staple for many people. It's a quick and easy way to get a nutritious meal, and it's also delicious. If you're looking for the best recipe for crunchy fruit nut cereal, you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll share our top three recipes, each of which is sure to please. We'll also provide tips on how to make sure your cereal is always crunchy and delicious. So whether you're a cereal lover or just looking for a new breakfast option, read on!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

NUTTY CEREAL CRUNCH



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"This is one of my favorite snacks to take to large get-togethers," writes Grace Yaskovic from her Branchville, New Jersey home. Cinnamon, brown sugar and butter create a lip-smacking coating for cereal and a variety of nuts in this change-of-pace party mix. One handful simply isn't enough!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 10 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter
1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 cups cornflakes
1 cup salted peanuts
1 cup salted cashews
1/2 cup almonds or macadamia nuts

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, melt butter; stir in brown sugar and cinnamon until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. , Combine cornflakes and nuts; add to sugar mixture and stir to coat. Spread onto 2 greased baking sheets. Cool; break apart.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Fat 29g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 372mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CRUNCHY FRUIT & NUT CEREAL



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Start the day with a filling and healthy mix of puffed rice, oats, fruit and nuts

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Breakfast, Brunch

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

50g jumbo porridge oat
50g roughly chopped mixed nut
200g dried fruit
25g puffed rice cereal
fat-free yogurt or skimmed milk , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Scatter porridge oats and nuts on a baking sheet. Cook for 8-10 mins or until lightly golden.
  • Remove and cool, then mix with fruit and cereal. Serve with skimmed milk or fat-free yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 46 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 33 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

FRUIT & NUT CEREAL BARS



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After trying these bars, our taste panel asked if they could take the rest home! "This is a sweet and yummy treat for summer picnics. I had to get the recipe from a friend because my husband loves them so much." -Erin Climenhaga, Cadillac, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups cornflakes
1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots, chopped
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/3 cup butter
1 package (16 ounces) large marshmallows

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cornflakes, apricots, peanuts, dates, coconut and sesame seeds. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter and marshmallows; stir until smooth. Pour over cereal mixture; toss to coat. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Cool. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CRUNCHY GRANOLA BREAKFAST CEREAL



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I'm a huge fan of crunchy granola breakfast cereals, but wanted to make my own so I could change it up now and again. Makes a great addition to yogurt or topping for ice cream.

Provided by MichelleCarver

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 cups rolled oats
1 cup freshly ground flax seed meal
1 cup steel-cut oats
1 cup oat bran
½ cup wheat germ
1 cup chopped pecans
¾ cup agave nectar
½ cup canned pumpkin
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup water
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup finely chopped dates
1 cup miniature chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix rolled oats, flax seed meal, steel-cut oats, oat bran, wheat germ, and pecans in a large bowl. Whisk agave nectar, pumpkin, brown sugar, water, canola oil, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and sea salt in a separate bowl, stirring until brown sugar and salt are dissolved. Pour liquid ingredients over rolled oats mixture and stir to coat. Spread mixture on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Stir dates into granola and continue baking until granola is lightly golden brown, 20 to 30 more minutes, stirring once. Let cool completely and mix miniature chocolate chips into granola. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 76 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

FRUIT AND NUT CEREAL



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A delicious, healthy treat made with grains, seeds, and dried fruit. This makes a nice gift too! Adapted from the California Fig folks.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups rolled oats
1 cup wheat flakes (I use multi-grain flakes)
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon ground flax seeds (optional)
1/4 cup frozen apple juice concentrate
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons corn oil or 2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup dried fig
1/4 cup dried apple ring
1/4 cup dried apricot
1/4 cup toasted almond

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Coat a shallow baking pan(or cookie sheet) with cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the oats, wheat flakes, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, ground flax seed, apple juice concentrate, brown sugar, oil, and cinnamon.
  • Spread the oat mixture in the prepared pan. Bake, stirring occasionally, for 45 to 60 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool completely.
  • Place the cereal, figs, apples, apricots, and almonds in an airtight container.
  • To serve, place 2/3 cup of the cereal mixture in a bowl.
  • Top with soy milk, almond milk, rice milk, low fat milk, or yogurt.
  • Serves 12.

CRUNCHY FRUIT SNACK MIX



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Whole Grain Total™ cereal and dried fruits and nuts stir into a favorite munch that's a good source of iron for healthy cells.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups Total™ Raisin Bran cereal
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1 bag (8 oz) dried mixed fruit (1 1/2 cups), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300° F. In large bowl, place cereal, almonds and fruit; set aside.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat brown sugar and butter over low heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted. Stir in cinnamon and ginger. Pour over cereal mixture; toss until evenly coated. Spread in ungreased 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan.
  • Bake 15 minutes, stirring twice. Spread on waxed paper. Cool about 30 minutes. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g

NO BAKE FRUIT AND NUT CEREAL BARS



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Make and share this No Bake Fruit and Nut Cereal Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by roxy_froggy25

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 15m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (12 ounce) package white chocolate chips
1 1/4 cups raisins
3 cups crispy rice cereal, squares
1/4 cup peanuts

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, heat white chocolate chips in microwave, stopping to stir every 45 seconds until competely melted.
  • Stir in fruit, cereal, and peanuts. Mix until well coated.
  • Pour mix into a 9x9 inch pan. Pat down to form bars.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour. Cover and store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.3, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 2, Sodium 40.6, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 13.2, Protein 1.7

Tips:

  • Use a variety of fruits and nuts to create a colorful and flavorful cereal.
  • Choose fruits that are in season for the best flavor.
  • If using dried fruits, be sure to soak them in warm water for 15 minutes before adding them to the cereal.
  • Use a variety of nuts for a crunchy texture.
  • Toast the nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Store the cereal in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Crunchy fruit and nut cereal is a delicious and healthy way to start your day. It is packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and it can help you feel full and satisfied all morning long. With so many different variations to choose from, you can find a cereal that you will love. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious breakfast, be sure to give crunchy fruit and nut cereal a try.

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