anti-inflammatory protein snack mix (Edit recipe)

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chex mix - aka the party snack that hits all the flavor notes & EVERYONE loves. my version? let's remove the gluten + sugar, boost it with protein + fiber & make INCREDIBLE flavor combinations. every variation is able to be customized to your preference (peep the notes to see the template I follow!)

this version is all about gut-health & anti-inflammatory nutrients🔥 loaded with fiber, prebiotics, probiotics, resistant starch, antioxidants, superfoods, & protein — this bad boy’s TRULY has it all. plus, it’s totally customizable, so mix & match your favorite crunchy goodies for the ultimate dietitian-approved snack mix.

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PREP TIME

15 minutes

COOK TIME

1 hour and 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

24

Serves: 48

Ingredients

dry ingredients

5 oz Traditional Tortilla Chips - Masa
5 oz Organic Sea Salt Flaxseed Crackers - Flackers
5 oz Plantain Chips
5 oz Sweet Potato Chips - Jackson's
5 oz Honey Graham Protein Cereal - Catalina Crunch
2 Cinnamon Cashew Crunch Protein + Superfood Bar - B.T.R. Nation
1/2 cup Organic Sprouted Walnuts - Lark Ellen Farm, or any sprouted nuts/seeds
1/2 cup Organic Sprouted Pumpkin Seeds - Lark Ellen Farms, or any sprouted nuts/seeds

wet ingredients

1/4 cup Coconut Oil
1/4 cup Hot Sauce, I used a ginger hot sauce
1/4 cup Cherry Pomegranate Superfood Jam - Smash Foods, or flavor of choice
1 Tbsp White Miso Paste
1 Tbsp Superfood Turmeric Golden Milk Powder - Further Food
1 Tbsp Cinnamon, Ground
1/2 cup Golden Monkfruit Sweetener (with Allulose) - Lakanto
1 tsp Chipotle Smoked Salt - Texas Salt Co., any smoked salt flavor you like

add-ins

Ancestral Beef Stick - Archer Jerky, diced
Cherries, Dried, or freeze-dried fruit of choice
spicy electrolyte glazed legumes (click for recipe)
miso wasabi legumes (click for recipe)
smoky bbq legumes (click for recipe)

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

preheat oven to 275.
to a large bowl, add all dry ingredients; set aside.
in a sauce pan over low-medium heat, add all wet ingredients; stir until everything is combined & dissolved.
using a large spatula, thoroughly mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
add snack mix to a baking sheet; then bake for 60-75 minutes, stirring every 15-20 minutes.
remove from oven, then allow to cool completely, then fold in add-ins of choice.
store in an air-tight container for up to 1 week at room temperature or freeze for longer shelf-life.

Notes

dry ingredients:
- 4 bags of your favorite crunchy things (grain-free pretzels, seed oil free chips, fiber-boosted crackers, etc.)
- 1 bag any protein-rich cereal (catalina crunch is my TOP recommendation here)
- 1-2 cups nuts, seeds, or chopped BTR nation bars
wet ingredients:
- ¼ cup fat of choice - butter, coconut oil, bacon grease, etc.
- ½ cup sauce of choice
- ¼-½ cup golden monk fruit
- 1-2 T seasonings of choice
add-ins:
- meat sticks
- legume snacks: spicy electrolyte, miso wasabi, smoky bbq
- dried cheese crisps
- freeze-dried fruit

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	107
Fat:	8 g
Carbohydrates:	8 g
Protein:	2 g
Cholesterol:	1 g
Sodium:	92 mg
Fiber:	2 g
Sugars:	0 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.