Valentine Munch

Here is an easy and fun recipe we made recently at my Petite Chefs class.  All of the kids enjoyed making it and adding the things they liked best!

Valentine Munch - 12 Month+

4 cups whole grain, unsweetened cereal

1 cup rolled oats

1 cup dried cranberries 

½ cup dried cherries

½ cup unsweetened coconut

¼ chopped hazelnuts

½ cup small pretzels

½ cup butter or non-hydrogenated vegetable spread

2 tbsp 100% fruit  juice

1 tsp cinnamon

½ tsp nutmeg

Preheat oven to 300 F degrees.  Melt the butter in a glass bowl, in the microwave.  Stir the juice, cinnamon and nutmeg into the melted butter until well combined.  In a large bowl combine the rest of the ingredients until well mixed.  Pour the melted butter mixture over the cereal mixture and stir until well coated with the butter mixture.  Place on a baking sheet(s) in a thin layer.  Bake for 30 minutes stirring every 10 minutes.  Allow to cool for about 10-15 minutes and enjoy!  Store in an airtight container for up to a week.  

Happy Valentine’s Day!!