Easy Harvest Chex Snack Mix that is sure to please.
This yummy snack mix tastes like a mix of sweet and salty along with soft and crunchy.
Yummy Fall Harvest Chex Snack Mix
This is a simply recipe idea that is easy to personalize.
I like to make this recipe especially for when I am expecting visitors over for a gathering.
Did you try my Simple S'Mores Snack Mix?
That S'Mores Snack mix recipe is really a lot like eating the treat itself. Like with this recipe however, it is easy to share with others.
This recipe uses candy pumpkins. You can find a selection of candy pumpkins here.
A fall snack mix is a snack that is reflective of the fall season.
This reflection is with the ingredients that are added to the mix.
Fall snack mixes will incorporate colors that are associated with fall such as browns and oranges. They may also incorporate shapes such as pumpkin shapes.
Fall snack mixes usually have a cereal base.
That cereal base provides the crunch and flavor that the other ingredients are based upon.
Salty ingredients, such as pretzels or nuts, are added to provide a crunchy element. On the other hand, sweet ingredients, such as candy, help to balance out the flavors of the salty ingredients.
Tips for making a good snack mix.
Using a variety of shapes and flavors is what can make a snack mix successful.
As a result, it is a good idea to use a variety when selecting ingredients.
More tips for you
- While the ingredients are baking in the oven, use a spatula or large spoon to flip and mix the ingredients. This will help to prevent burning.
- In case you do have leftovers, they should be stored in an airtight container. Store your snack mix in a cool and dry locations as well.
- This is a recipe that kids can help make. Choose an age-appropriate task that your child can do to help you with.
How to personalize snack mix.
This is a simple, yet yummy snack recipe just the way that it is.
However, you can make yours even better.
Try one of these ideas.
- Add additional snacks such as Bugles or popcorn.
- Make your autumn mix healthier by adding raisins, dried apples, or or other dried fruit.
- Serve your snack mix in fall inspired cups.
You may also be interested in these ideas.
About this easy snack mix recipe.
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This recipe begins with baking the salty and crunchy ingredients.
Once cooked, the baked ingredients are mixed with the sweet ingredients.
This recipe can be made in about 35 minutes.
Like most snack mix recipes, it is really about the ease of the process.
Having a good balance of the two is essential to making the snack mix taste good.
Ingredients needed to make this fall inspired snack mix.
- Butter. Butter adds both flavor and allows the crunchy elements to brown in the oven.
- Brown Sugar. Balances the saltiness in the crunchy ingredients.
- Vanilla Extract. Feel free to use another extract such as maple extract.
- Ground Cinnamon. Pumpkin pie spice is also good for this recipe.
- Chex Cereal. Rice Chex is my choice however, Corn Chex or other flavors could also work in this recipe.
- Pretzel Twists. The perfect size and crunch!
- Round Candies. Fall colored such as M & M's or Reese's Pieces. The chocolate is the perfect balance to the other ingredients.
- Candy Pumpkins Why not include the candy corn too?.
How to make Easy Harvest Chex Snack Mix.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Step One: prepare.
Preheat your oven to 350. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step Two: prepare the crunchy ingredients.
- Place the cereal and the pretzels in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Pour half of the mixture from the small bowl over the ingredients in the large bowl. Toss the ingredients and then repeat with the remaining butter mixture.
- Evenly spread the tossed ingredients in the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, flip and mix the ingredients, and continue to bake until the cereal begins to brown (about 10 more minutes).
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven, stir the ingredients breaking up chunks as needed, and then allow the mix to cool.
Step Three combine the ingredients and serve.
Stir in the remaining ingredients (candy) and serve.
Easy Harvest Chex Snack Mix, a simple and tasty recipe idea inspired by the fall season. Includes sweet and salty ingredients.
Table of contents for this Autumn Snack Mix Recipe
Easy Harvest Chex Snack Mix
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp Butter
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- ¾ tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 4 cups Chex Cereal
- 2 cups Pretzels
- ½ cup M & M's
- 1 cup Candy Pumpkins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 and prep a baking sheet for nonstick.
- Place the cereal and the pretzels in a large mixing bowl.In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.Pour half of the mixture from the small bowl over the ingredients in the large bowl. Toss the ingredients and then repeat with the remaining butter mixture.
- Evenly spread the tossed ingredients in the prepared baking sheet.Bake for 10 minutes, flip and mix the ingredients, and continue to bake until the cereal begins to brown (about 10 more minutes).
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven, stir the ingredients breaking up chunks as needed, and then allow the mix to cool.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients (candy) and serve.
Recipe Notes
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