Bananas Foster is one of my favorite desserts, so I thought that a crunchy, snackable version would be a hit. It’s heated in the microwave and takes just a few minutes to make.
—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, combine cereals, pecans and banana chips. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes, stirring once. Stir in extracts; pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat.
2. Cook, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes, stirring after each minute. Spread onto waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.
NOTE This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.