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Sweet & Crunchy Pumpkin Spice Trail Mix: A 10-Minute Autumn Dream

Pumpkin Spice Trail Mix (Sweet & Crunchy Fall Snack)
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A sweet and crunchy trail mix perfect for fall, combining classic autumn flavors with a delightful crunch. This easy-to-make snack is ideal for satisfying seasonal cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pretzel twists
  • 1 cup Chex cereal (corn or rice)
  • 1 cup crisp rice cereal
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the pretzel twists, Chex cereal, crisp rice cereal, pecans, walnuts, dried cranberries, and pumpkin seeds.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until well combined.
  4. Pour the butter mixture over the dry ingredients in the large bowl.
  5. Gently toss everything together until the dry ingredients are evenly coated.
  6. Spread the mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until lightly toasted and fragrant.
  8. Let the trail mix cool completely on the baking sheet.
  9. Once cooled, break apart any large clumps.
  10. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of pumpkin pie spice to your preference.
  • Feel free to add other fall-themed candies or nuts like candy corn or almonds.
  • This trail mix can be a great addition to lunchboxes or enjoyed as a desk snack.

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