Savory Cereal Snack Mix

This lip-smacking snack is a riff on the classic cereal party mix, with the same savory flavor, but made more healthful and satisfying, with olive oil, whole grain ingredients, and lots of protein-packed nuts, seeds and beans.

Makes 12 servings (about 6 cups) 3 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

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1⁄ 4 teaspoon kosher salt teaspoon garlic powder teaspoon onion powder teaspoon ground cumin

1⁄ teaspoon cayenne pepper

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3 cups whole grain rice or wheat cereal squares, such as rice or wheat Chex

1 cup crunchy roasted chickpea snacks

1 cup broken pieces of whole grain pita chips

1⁄ 2 cup raw unsalted almonds

1⁄ cup raw unsalted

4 pumpkin seeds

Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 250 degrees.

In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and the cayenne pepper, if using.

In a large bowl, mix together the cereal, chickpeas, pita chips, almonds and pumpkin seeds. Drizzle with the spiced oil mixture and toss until evenly coated.

Spread the mix over a large, rimmed baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes, until ingredients are slightly darkened and just crisp. Transfer the baking sheet to a wire rack and let cool.

Storage note: The snack mix will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for about 2 weeks.

Per serving: 126 calories, 5 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates, 9 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 2 mg cholesterol, 196 mg sodium, 2 g dietary fiber, 2 g sugar