Bananas Foster is one of my favorite desserts. So, I thought that a crunchy, snackable version would be a hit.
—DAVID DAHLMAN CHATSWORTH, CA
PREP: 10 MIN. • COOK: 5 MIN. + COOLING • MAKES: 2 1/2 QUARTS
3 cups Honey Nut Chex
3 cups Cinnamon Chex
2 1/4 cups pecan halves
1 1/2 cups dried banana chips
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon banana extract
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix cereals, pecans and banana chips. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Microwave, uncovered, on high 2 minutes, stirring once. Stir in extracts. Pour over cereal mixture; toss to coat.
2. Cook, uncovered, on high 3 minutes, stirring after each minute. Spread mixture onto waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.
NOTE This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
