THAT’S RIGHT FOLKS! It’s the party mix you’ve been waiting for! Every bit as tasty as its commercial counterparts, this salt-free version will please even your pickiest friends. Recipe courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens Low-Salt Cooking.
Yields 10 cups.
SODIUM CONTENT: 36 mg per cup
INGREDIENTS
4 c. bite-size shredded wheat biscuits
2 c. unsalted peanuts
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1/8 t. Tabasco or other low-sodium hot sauce
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 t. salt-free chili powder
1/2 t. garlic powder
4 c. unsalted pretzels
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded wheat biscuits and peanuts. Stir together the oil and hot sauce; drizzle over cereal mixture and toss well to coat. Stir together Parmesan cheese, chili and garlic powders; sprinkle over cereal mixture and toss to coat. Spread mixture onto a roasting pan or baking sheet, place on middle rack in oven and bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven and carefully stir. Return to oven and bake another 10 minutes. Remove from oven, stir in pretzels and return to oven once more. Bake 10 minutes, then remove from oven and place pan on wire rack to cool. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container until serving.
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I have always had high blood pressure but recently it got higher, so really changing my lifestyle! Just came across ur website & ur recipes r just what I was looking for!!! Will b trying them all!! Thank you so much!!!!! ❤
Hi Gail! SO happy you found the site! Hope the recipes help you stay on track. Wishing you all the very best, Christy
Hi! It’s so hard to find a website with a variety of low sodium recipes. My little girl is about to turn 7 and we’re trying to plan her birthday party. We’re trying to keep her blood pressure down, but still eat fairly “normal”. Thanks so much for all of the recipes!
You’re so welcome, Angela! Hope you have a wonderful party. Happy birthday to your daughter!
This snack mix is SO good! I’ve made it several times. Looking forward to trying your other recipes.
Yay! So glad you’re enjoying it, Joy!
All the best to you,
Christy
Isn’t parmesan cheese high in sodium?
Hi Heather,
Parmesan cheese is one of the lower sodium cheese options, averaging only 75 mg sodium per tablespoon.
Best wishes,
Christy