Chex Apple Pie Snack Mix
Capture the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this irresistible Chex Apple Pie Snack Mix, a quick and easy treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Combining the crunch of Rice Chex cereal and pretzel twists with the natural sweetness of dried apple slices and toasted pecans, this recipe offers the ultimate balance of texture and flavor. A rich caramel-like glaze made from butter, brown sugar, honey, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg takes this snack mix to the next level, evoking the cozy taste of homemade apple pie. Ready in just 35 minutes and ideal for sharing, this autumn-inspired snack is perfect for movie nights, parties, or an on-the-go treat. Serve it fresh or store it in an airtight container for later enjoyment—though it rarely lasts long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup Dried apple slices
- 1 cup Pretzel twists
- 1 cup Pecans
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 quarter cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex cereal, dried apple slices, pretzel twists, and pecans. Set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, stir in the brown sugar, honey, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a gentle boil. Allow it to simmer for about 1 minute.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the butter and sugar mixture evenly over the cereal mixture in the large bowl. Using a spatula, gently toss to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Spread the coated mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even coating and toasting.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the snack mix to cool completely on the tray. As it cools, it will become crisp.
Once cooled, transfer the Chex Apple Pie Snack Mix to an airtight container for storage or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2839 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.4 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.6 g | 173% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 2723 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 406.0 g | 148% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.6 g | 127% | |
| Total Sugars | 173.1 g | ||
| Protein | 35.0 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.7 mcg | 53% | |
| Calcium | 917 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 55.8 mg | 310% | |
| Potassium | 1429 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
