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Sweet and Spicy Hazelnut Snack Mix

A good old snack mix can’t be missing from the table! With the right ingredients, it’s pretty easy to make yourself. This Sweet and Spicy Hazelnut Snack Mix combines corn Chex cereal, whole raw Oregon Hazelnuts, and mini pretzel twists for a delightful crunch. Tossed in a mixture of melted unsalted butter, raw honey, and Habanero salt, this mix offers the perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors.

Featuring Oregon Hazelnuts

Ingredients

270 g	corn Chex cereal
240 g	whole raw hazelnuts
60 g	mini pretzel twists
3 tbsp	unsalted butter, melted
3 tbsp	Glory Bee raw honey
2 tsp	Jacobsen Salt Habanero Salt, or to taste

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 120 °C and spray a large rimmed baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2
Add the cereal, hazelnuts, and pretzels to a large bowl.
Step 3
Whisk together the melted butter, honey, and 1 tsp of salt in a small bowl.
Step 4
Pour over the snack mix and stir gently to coat all ingredients.
Step 5
Transfer the mix to the prepared baking sheet and spread into a single layer.
Step 6
Bake for 15 minutes, then carefully stir and spread back into a single layer. Continue to bake for a total of 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Watch it carefully the last 10 minutes to ensure it doesn’t brown too quickly.
Step 7
Sprinkle the hot snack mix with ½ tsp more of the salt. Once cool enough to taste, season with more salt if desired.
Step 8
Let cool for 5 minutes, or until cool enough to handle. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Appetizers, Quick Meals, Snack

Sweet and Spicy Hazelnut Snack Mix

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