Bananas Foster Crunch Mix
Experience a tropical twist on snacking with this irresistible Bananas Foster Crunch Mix! Combining the warm, buttery flavors of the classic dessert with a delightful crunch, this recipe features cinnamon-sugar cereal squares, crunchy banana chips, and toasted pecans all coated in a luscious homemade caramel sauce infused with hints of maple, vanilla, and rum. Baked to golden perfection, this easy-to-make treat is ideal for snacking, gift-giving, or even as a topping for ice cream! Ready in just 30 minutes, this crunchy snack mix brings the iconic flavors of Bananas Foster into a convenient, portable bite. Your sweet tooth will thank you!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups Cinnamon-sugar cereal squares (e.g., Cinnamon Toast Crunch)
- 2 cups Banana chips
- 1 cup Pecans
- 1 stick Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Light brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Rum extract (or dark rum)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cinnamon-sugar cereal, banana chips, and pecans. Stir gently to mix evenly.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the brown sugar and maple syrup. Stir constantly until the mixture begins to bubble.
Reduce the heat to low and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract, rum extract (or dark rum), ground cinnamon, and salt.
Pour the caramel mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Use a large rubber spatula to gently toss and coat everything evenly.
Spread the coated mix evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, making sure to separate any large clumps for even cooking.
Bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure even toasting. Keep an eye on it to avoid burning.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the mixture to cool completely on the tray. The mix will crisp up as it cools.
Once cooled, break up any clusters and transfer the Bananas Foster Crunch Mix to an airtight container for storage. Enjoy as a snack or dessert topping!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3654 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 212.4 g | 272% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.5 g | 392% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 2049 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 463.0 g | 168% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.9 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 296.2 g | ||
| Protein | 24.8 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.3 mcg | 67% | |
| Calcium | 1097 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 35.6 mg | 198% | |
| Potassium | 1171 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
