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Cinnamon-Raisin Breakfast Mix

Cinnamon-Raisin Breakfast Mix

Cinnamon-Raisin Breakfast Mix
Makes: 10 Servings

Try this quick and easy breakfast mix, made in the microwave. Scoop portions into small bags and serve with yogurt and a banana for a nutritious, on-the-go breakfast!

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup margarine, tub-style
  • 1 1/2 cups square, whole-grain corn cereal
  • 1 1/2 cups square, whole-grain rice cereal
  • 1 1/2 cups square, whole-grain wheat cereal
  • 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries

Directions

  1. In small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon; set aside. 
  2. In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on HIGH about 40 seconds, or until melted.
  3. Stir in cereals until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. 
  4. Sprinkle half of the sugar mixture evenly over cereals; stir. Sprinkle with remaining sugar mixture; stir.
  5. Microwave uncovered 1 minute.
  6. Stir in raisins or dried cranberries. Spread on paper towels to cool.

Notes

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The Grain Chain (members include American Bakers Association, Wheat Food Council, Grains Food Foundation, National Pasta Association, USA Rice Federation, General Mills, and Kellogg's)

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: one serving: 1/2 cup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 139
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 161 mg
Carbohydrates 25 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 12 g
Added Sugars included 7 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 69 mg
Iron 5 mg
Potassium 83 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 139
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 25 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 12 g
Added Sugars included 7 g
Protein 2 g
Minerals
Calcium 69 mg
Potassium 83 mg
Sodium 161 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 5 mg
Magnesium 8 mg
Phosphorus 28 mg
Selenium 2 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 46 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0.2 mcg
Vitamin C 4 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 6 mcg
Folate 41 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 3 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1/2 ounces