Winter Peanut Snack Mix

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Winter 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 Winter Peanut Snack Mix, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup Jif® Creamy Peanut
• Butter & Honey
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 cups honey and nut flavor
• checked cereal
• 1 cup honey roasted peanuts
• 1 cup pretzels (like midgets or
• snaps)
• 1/2 cup sunflower kernels
• 1 (6 ounce) package dried
• cranberries

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

Combine butter, peanut butter, vanilla extract and cinnamon in a microwave-safe bowl

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Microwave on HIGH (100 percent power) 35 to 40 seconds; stir until well blended

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Combine cereal, peanuts, pretzels, sunflower kernels and cranberries in a large bowl

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Pour butter mixture over cereal mixture; toss well to coat

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Line sheet pan with foil; spread mixture evenly across pan