Monday, October 7, 2024

Fall Apple Cinnamon Chex Mix

 I love a good snack mix.  I make The World's Best Snack Mix, Texas Trash and Firecrackers on a regular basis.  

I love flowing Kelsey at Little Bits of Real Food.  I have followed her for years -she is a hoot!  She recently posted this Apple Cinnamon Chex Mix which is right up my ally.  I just made it a second time yesterday.  Everyone loves it!

I wanted to make it gluten free for my gluten-free friends but I couldn't find a gluten-free version of a graham flavored cereal.  I found a cinnamon toast flavor but wanted more of a graham flavor.  I just made it as is.  SO YUMMY!


Apple Cinnamon Chex Mix - adapted from Little Bits of Real Food


6 cups Rice Chex

4 cups Golden Grahams

2 cups pretzels

1 cup pecan halves

2 cups dried apple chips

2 sticks butter

1 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup white sugar

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg


Preheat the oven to 275 degrees. Spray a large foil roasting pan with cooking spray.  Add in the rice Chex, Golden Grahams, pretzels, pecan halves and apple chips.  In a sauce pan, melt the butter and brown sugar together to form a syrup.  Bring to a slight boil and then pour over the cereal mixture. Toss gently to coat.  In a small bowl, mix together the white sugar with cinnamon and nutmeg.  Sprinkle this mixture of the coated cereal mixture. Gently toss to coat. Bake at 275 for 45 minutes - stirring every 15 minutes.  Remove from oven and allow to cool.  Store in an airtight container! 


Printable Version

Monster Cookies

 I love peanut butter and chocolate.  I have been making these Monster Bars for years - they are easy, one pan and everyone loves them.  I can also make them gluten-free when I need to.  

I follow Tessa at Handle the Heat on Instagram.  She is a fabulous baker.  I thought I would try her Monster Cookie and they came out perfect.  I highly recommend.  

  

I didn't change the recipe at all.  I recommend visiting Tessa at Handle the Heat.  If you like to bake, she has lots of hints on ... How to make the perfect cookie!  Enjoy!