Double Peanut Snack Mix

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Double Peanut Snack Mix to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Double Peanut Snack Mix, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 4 cups sweet shredded oat cereal
• 1 cup peanuts
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup JIF® Creamy Peanut
• Butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

Step 2: Technique & Execution

In a large bowl combine cereal and peanuts

Step 3: Technique & Execution

In small saucepan heat butter or margarine, JIF® peanut butter and cinnamon over low heat until butter and JIF® are melted

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Stir until blended

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Slowly pour over cereal mixture, mixing well

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Spread out in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan