Pleasin' Peanutty Snack Mix

Both peanuts and peanut butter are great sources of niacin, a nutrient which helps to promote healthy skin. Also, the insoluble fiber found in peanuts assists in keeping your digestive tract running smoothly.

Yield

Makes 10 servings

Ingredients

4	cups whole wheat cereal squares or 2 cups whole wheat and 2 cups corn or rice cereal squares
2	cups small pretzel twists or goldfish-shaped pretzels
1/2	cup dry-roasted peanuts
2	tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1	tablespoon honey
1	tablespoon apple juice or water
2	teaspoons vanilla
	Butter-flavored cooking spray
1/2	cup raisins, dried fruit bits or dried cherries (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 250°F.
Combine cereal, pretzels and peanuts in large bowl; set aside.
Combine peanut butter, honey and apple juice in 1-cup glass measure or small microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 30 seconds or until hot. Stir in vanilla.
Drizzle peanut butter mixture evenly over cereal mixture; toss lightly to evenly coat. Place mixture in single layer in ungreased 15X10-inch jelly-roll pan; coat lightly with cooking spray.
Bake 8 minutes; stir. Continue baking 8 to 9 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven. Add raisins, if desired; mix lightly.
Spread mixture in single layer on large sheet of foil to cool.