Pumpkin Chex Mix
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Pumpkin Chex Mix is a spiced snack mix featuring cinnamon, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, butter, vanilla, Chex cereals (cinnamon, wheat, honey nut), and pecans. It can be cooked in the microwave or oven to caramelize the coating, delivering a crunchy, sweet, and warmly spiced treat.
Description
This Pumpkin Chex Mix combines three varieties of Chex cereal and pecans coated in a mixture of melted butter, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla. The sugar and spice mix imparts fall-inspired warmth and sweetness. After combining, the mix is cooked by microwaving in intervals with stirring to avoid burning, or baked in an oven at 250°F with periodic stirring until the coating caramelizes and becomes crisp.
The result is a crunchy snack with a nuanced pumpkin spice flavor that makes it well suited for casual snacking or sharing during autumn gatherings and holidays.
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Ingredients
- 1/4 c. brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 c. butter
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 c. cinnamon Chex cereal
- 2 c. wheat chex cereal
- 2 c. Honey Nut Chex cereal
- 8 oz pecans
Instructions
- In small bowl, mix brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice; set aside.
- In small microwave-safe dish, microwave butter on High about 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in vanilla.
- In large microwavable bowl, mix all cereals and pecans. Pour butter mixture over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly distributed. Add sugar and spice mixture and stir until coated.
Microwave Directions
- Microwave uncovered on High 5 minutes or until mixture begins to brown, stirring every minute. Spread on wax paper or a cookie sheet to cool. Store in airtight container.
Oven Directions
- Spread evenly on 15'' x 10'' x 2'' baking pan. Bake in preheated oven at 250 degrees F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread out on paper towel to cool. Stir in airtight container.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
455kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
80g
(27%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
368mg
(15%)
Potassium
313mg
(7%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
730IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
7.8mg
(9%)
Calcium
145mg
(15%)
Iron
19.4mg
(108%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 455 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 455kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 368mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 313mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 730IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 7.8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 145mg | 15% |
| Iron | 19.4mg | 108% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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