Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix is a fantastic snack perfect for fall! This recipe is baked to give the mix a satisfying crunch and intensify the sweet and salty flavors.
Snack mixes are perfect for cozy movie nights or festive get-togethers. We love them because they are easy to make and the recipe makes enough for a crowd. Or just one big personal snack!
PUMPKIN SPICE CHEX MIX
Making Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix is simple and quick. The process involves mixing cereals, nuts, and pretzels with a buttery pumpkin spice mixture before roasting them to perfection. The addition of butterscotch chips at the end enhances the overall flavor, creating a sweet and savory treat.
Ingredients in Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix
Rice Chex & Corn Chex cereals – The recipe calls for equal amounts of Rice Chex and Corn Chex cereals. You can use all of one kind, or a combination of different varieties of Chex cereal if you prefer.
Mini pretzels – Mini pretzels work best, but you can use small pretzel sticks if you’d like.
Almonds & pecans – Almonds and pecans add flavor and crunch to the snack mix. You can swap the nuts out for other types of nuts, or you can leave them out altogether.
Butter – Melted butter will help to bind all of the other ingredients together.
Vanilla extract – The higher the quality of the vanilla, the better.
Maple syrup – This adds sweetness and the perfect fall flavor to the snack mix.
Cinnamon – A teaspoon of cinnamon is absolutely delicious in this recipe.
Pumpkin spice – The recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice. You can add another teaspoon if you want the pumpkin spice flavor to be even stronger. If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, you can easily make your own with nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and cloves.
Butterscotch chips – Just 1/2 cup of butterscotch chips adds the final touch to the mix. If you’re like me, you’ll sneak a few extras in!
How to make Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix
Preheat the oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small mixing bowl, add the melted butter, vanilla, maple syrup, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice. Mix until fully blended.
Add the Chex cereals, pretzels, and nuts to a large bowl.
Pour the butter mixture over the ingredients and stir using a wooden spoon until all ingredients are evenly coated with the butter mixture. It’s essential to mix gently to avoid breaking the cereal or pretzels.
Spread the mix evenly onto the lined baking sheet and cook for 10-12 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir gently using a wooden spoon to separate any pieces that are stuck together.
Allow to cool for about 10-15 minutes then add the butterscotch chips and stir all ingredients together until well combined. Be sure to allow the mix to cool completely before adding the butterscotch chips or they will melt. Serve immediately or store in a ziplock bag or airtight container for up to a week.
Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- ½ cup almonds
- ½ cup pecans
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp pumpkin spice
- ½ cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small mixing bowl, add the melted butter, vanilla, maple syrup, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice. Mix until fully blended.
- Add the Chex cereals, pretzels, and nuts to a large bowl. Pour the butter mixture over the ingredients and stir using a wooden spoon until all ingredients are evenly coated with the butter mixture. It’s essential to mix gently to avoid breaking the cereal or pretzels.
- Spread the mix evenly onto the lined baking sheet and cook for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir gently using a wooden spoon to separate any pieces that are stuck together.
- Allow to cool for about 10-15 minutes then add the butterscotch chips and stir all ingredients together until well combined. Be sure to allow the mix to cool completely before adding the butterscotch chips or they will melt. Serve immediately or store in a ziplock bag or airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
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Serving Suggestions
Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix can be enjoyed in various ways. Here are some serving ideas:
- Party Snack: Serve in a large bowl at gatherings. It’s a delightful option for guests to snack on while mingling.
- Movie Night Treat: Package in individual bags for a cozy movie night. It complements any film perfectly.
- Gifting: Fill mason jars with the mix and tie them with a festive ribbon. This makes for a thoughtful, seasonal gift for friends and family.
- Salad Topping: Sprinkle on top of autumn salads. It adds a crunchy texture and a hint of sweetness.
- Breakfast Boost: Serve as a topping on yogurt or oatmeal. This enhances a morning meal with flavor and crunch.
Storage and Shelf Life
Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix has a delightful taste that can be savored over time if stored properly. Following proper storage methods extends its shelf life.
Storage Options
- Use an airtight container.
- A resealable ziplock bag also works well.
Shelf Life
- When stored in a cool, dry place, it remains fresh for up to one week.
- For longer storage, consider refrigeration. This can extend the shelf life to about two weeks.
Before serving, if the mix appears stale, it can be refreshed in a preheated oven at 250°F for several minutes. This will restore some of its original crunchiness.
IS PUMPKIN SPICE CHEX MIX GLUTEN-FREE?
Chex cereal is gluten-free, so if you use gluten-free pretzels, this snack mix will be gluten-free too!
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Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix is a fantastic snack mix that is perfect for fall! This snack mix recipe is baked for just a few minutes to make the mix crunchy and intensify the sweet and salty flavors.
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