Olive Oil Chex Mix with 7 Spice

Here's an even more delicious and actually healthier take on our beloved Chex Mix: Olive Oil Chex Mix with 7 Spice seasoning. The mix is made "ours" with pistachios instead of peanuts and olive oil instead of butter. Feel free to explore and use any kind of Chex cereal combos and nuts you like. The recipe makes a lot because this goes down fast and easy!

INGREDIENTS

4 cups Rice Chex

4 cups Wheat Chex

1 1/2 cups shelled pistachios

4 cups mini pretzels

3 teaspoons 7 Spice or your own blend of cumin, paprika, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, coriander, black pepper, and cardamom

2 teaspoons salt

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place two racks a few inches apart in the oven. Preheat the oven to 250°F. Line two sheet pans with foil or coat with nonstick spray.

2. In a large bowl, combine the Chex cereals, pistachio nuts, and pretzels.

3. In a small bowl, whisk the 7 Spice, salt, and olive oil to combine. Pour over the mixed cereal/nuts/pretzels and stir with a large spoon to coat well.

4. Spread the mix evenly on two sheet pans. Bake for about one hour, turning the sheet pans halfway through baking for evenness.

5. Serve immediately or store at room temperature in an airtight container for one week.

Recipe by: Maureen Abood