Little Bits
Crunchy, sweet, and perfectly snackable, "Little Bits" is a crowd-pleasing mix of Cheerios, mini pretzels, roasted peanuts, and chocolate chips coated in a buttery caramel glaze. This easy-to-make treat combines the irresistible crunch of toasted cereal and pretzels with the warm flavors of cinnamon, vanilla, and honey, making it the perfect party snack, road trip companion, or afternoon pick-me-up. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a homemade alternative to store-bought snack mixes that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Whether you’re serving it at a game night or packing it into lunchboxes, this flavorful blend of sweet and salty will have everyone coming back for more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cheerios (or other small cereal)
- 2 cups Mini pretzels
- 1 cup Roasted peanuts (unsalted)
- 0.5 cup Chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup Butter
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Cheerios, mini pretzels, and roasted peanuts. Set the chocolate chips aside for later.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and fully combined, about 2 minutes.
Pour the warm butter mixture over the cereal and pretzel mix. Use a spatula to gently toss the ingredients until everything is evenly coated.
Spread the coated mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure even toasting.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the mixture cool completely on the pan. The coating will harden as it cools.
Once cool, add the chocolate chips and gently toss to combine.
Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl or airtight container for storage. Enjoy your Little Bits as a snack or party treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2934 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.8 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.0 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5482 mg | 238% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 423.5 g | 154% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.0 g | 129% | |
| Total Sugars | 114.3 g | ||
| Protein | 70.2 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 523 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 40.4 mg | 224% | |
| Potassium | 2162 mg | 46% | |
*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.
