Party Mix (Low Fat, Diabetic)

Ingredients:

1/2 c. margarine
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 c. unsalted pretzels
2 c. puffed rice
2 c. spoon-size shredded wheat
2 c. unsalted peanuts

Method:

• Melt margarine in skillet or wok.
• Add garlic powder.
• Stir.
• Add remaining ingredients and toss together.
• Serve warm.
• Makes 2 quarts.
• Vary the cereals, choosing ones which are salt free.
• Walnuts and pecans may be used in place of peanuts since a handful of peanuts has 500 calories.
• 1 cup raisins may also be added but omit garlic powder.
• Oven instructions: Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Bake party mix a total of 45 minutes. Stir twice during that time period.