Chili Wheat Treats

Savory whole grain snack with warm chili spices. Low sodium and kidney friendly when portion controlled.
Appropriate for: Low-phosphorus, Low-potassium, Low-protein, Low-sodium
Diet preference: Nut-free, Vegetarian
Meal type: Easy, Shelf stable, Snack
Season: Fall, Winter
Cuisine type: American
Ingredients
Yield:
4 Cups
  • 1/3 cup margarine
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Dash cayenne powder
  • 4 cups spoon-size shredded wheat
Homemade chex cereal snack with chili spices
Directions
Prep: 5 min, Cook: 15 min, Total: 20 min
  1. Preheat oven to 300°F
  2. Melt margarine ina 10 x15-inch baking pan 
  3. Stir in spices
  4. Add cereal and toss to coat evenly 
  5. Bake for 15 minutes or until crisp 
  6. Store in a covered container.
Nutritional Information
Serving size: 1/3 Cup
  • Calories: 150 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3 g
    • Total Sugars: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Fat: 7 g
    • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Sodium: 60–120 mg (varies by margarine brand)
  • Potassium: 0 mg
  • Calcium: 15 mg
  • Phosphorus: 90 mg

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