Deliciously Cozy Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix for Fall Snacking
Enjoy the warmth of autumn with this delightful Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
Equipment
- Oven
- large mixing bowl
- spatula
- Small saucepan
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
Ingredients
For the Base
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal gluten-free
- 4 cups Wheat Chex cereal
- 2 cups Pretzel sticks
- 1 cup Pecans
- ½ cup Dried cranberries
For the Flavoring
- ¼ cup Unsalted butter
- ¼ cup Brown sugar
- ¼ cup Pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon Pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Rice Chex cereal, Wheat Chex cereal, pretzel sticks, pecans, and dried cranberries. Stir gently with a spatula.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt unsalted butter. Add brown sugar, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the pumpkin spice mixture over the Chex mix in the bowl. Stir gently until coated.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the coated Chex mix evenly.
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even toasting.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Transfer to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
Store your Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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