Best Chex Apple Pie Snack Mix Recipes

CHEX APPLE PIE SNACK MIX

Chex Apple Pie Snack Mix image

I found this recently on an insert in a magazine. I have to admit I haven't made this yet however; the ingredients sound terrific together. This would be terrific as a snack for lunches, or for a fall party thanks to all the warm spices.

Provided by Johnsdeere

Categories Nuts

Time 15m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cups Cinnamon Chex Cereal
3 cups Rice Chex
1 cup walnuts
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
2 cups dried apples, coarsely chopped
1 cup vanilla baking chips (6 oz)
1 teaspoon shortening

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix cereals and walnuts.
In a saucepan on medium heat add brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg uncovered, stiring occasionaly, until smooth and bubbly, take saucepan off of the burner and turn off the stove.
Pour liquid mixture over cereal mixture, stir until evenly coated.
Spread the cereal mixure onto waxed paper or foil to cool. Sprinkle the dried apples evenly over the cereal mixture.
In a small microwavable bowl, microwave white vanilla baking chips and shortening uncovered on high about 1 minute or until chips can be stirred smooth. Drizzle over cereal mixture; let stand until set. Break into bite-size pieces.
Store in airtight container.

CINNAMON-APPLE CHEX® MIX

Cinnamon-Apple Chex® Mix image

Apples, spice and nuts mix up in a microwave-easy munchy mix that's ready in just 15 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Snack

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

5 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal
1 cup lightly salted whole almonds
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped dried apples
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt-covered raisins

Steps:

In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal and almonds.
In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and cinnamon uncovered on High about 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until mixture is boiling; stir. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High 3 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl after every minute. Stir in apples; microwave uncovered on High about 2 minutes or until apples just begin to brown on edges.
Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 5 minutes. Place in serving bowl; stir in raisins. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g